La Leche League International Inc, 1400 N Meacham Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173, US

HistoryMother-to-Mother SupportOver 43,000 Leaders have been accredited in the past 50 years. *Leaders provided support to over 200,000 women worldwide. *Leaders worldwide hold monthly meetings teaching new breastfeeding mothers how to interact with their infants, and offer support via telephone and internet. Global PartnershipsLLLI maintains consultative status with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), acts as a registered PVO for the Agency of International Development (USAID), is a member of Child Survival and Collaborations and Resource Group (CORE), and is a founding member of the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA). Health Care and Education* LLLI is considered a primary resource for breastfeeding information, providing the latest- information on breastfeeding research, resources, and best practices to health care professionals via continuing education- workshops, and through publications.SpecialtiesOur Mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.

Hess, William R

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