LLL of Massachusetts

La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. Only accredited La Leche League Leaders are authorized to represent and/or speak for La Leche League International.

Membership in La Leche League International is $40 for one year. Membership fees help to support your local Group and the international organization. The benefits of membership include a one-year subscription to NEW BEGINNINGS magazine and a discount on items purchased from LLLI

The La Leche League International 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 the mother.

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LLL of Pittsfield

All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome to call one of our Leaders for breastfeeding help or information.

Meeting Information

LLL of Pittsfield meets from 7:00 pm on the second Wednesday of each month** in the Community Room of the Redfield House, 48 Elizabeth Street in Pittsfield.

** Third Thursday in February

Meetings are canceled if Pittsfield schools are closed due to the weather

Our monthly meetings cover the following topics:

  • The Benefits of Breastfeeding
  • At Home with Your New Baby
  • The Normal Course of Breastfeeding- Avoiding and Overcoming Difficulties
  • Weaning and Nutrition

Meeting Dates: 

  • January 10th - Advantages of Breastfeeding
  • February 15th - Couples meeting/Family celebration
  • March 14th - The Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming Difficulties
  • April 11th - Nutrition and Weaning
  • May 9th - Advantages of Breastfeeding
  • June 13th - The Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby
  • July 11th - The Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming Difficulties
  • August 8th - Nutrition and Weaning
  • September 12th- Advantages of Breastfeeding
  • October 10th - The Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby
  • November 14th- The Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming Difficulties
  • December 12th - Nutrition and Weaning

 

Leader Information

La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. They are available by phone whenever you have breastfeeding questions or concerns.

 

    • Judy 413-443-9599
    • Valerie 413-458-2853

 

Area Conference Information

Every spring, the Massachusetts/Rhode Island/Vermont Area holds an Area Conference. For more information, check out our Area Conference information!

Only accredited La Leche League Leaders are authorized to represent and/or speak for La Leche League International.

 

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