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My husband and I were excited to know we were going to have our
first child.
I wanted to breastfeed but didn’t know anything about it. I wasn’t
sure where to go for help until my doula recommended I attend a
La Leche League group meeting. I attended my first meeting when I
was about five months pregnant and was welcomed with open arms.
The atmosphere was an oasis of practical experience, loving advice,
and heartfelt encouragement. I was in the right place!
I continued attending and learned so much from these women,
whether they were pregnant like myself or had been breastfeeding for
years. As I listened to them talk and watched them breastfeed their
babies, I would touch my abdomen and think, “I can’t wait until my baby is born!”
My son, Isaac Daniel Rubin, was born in a natural birth with no complications. The nurses placed my beautiful, alert, brand-new
baby skin-to-skin on my chest. He squirmed and rooted until he found my breast and carefully but eagerly began to introduce himself
to his first meal.
There were times when I had no idea what I was doing, but the women in my La Leche League Group were always there for my
family and me. I know I would not have made it this far without the support of these La Leche League women.
My son has received the best I could offer: love and nutrition made especially for him. Even on my most hectic days, sitting down
to breastfeed relaxes, renews, and strengthens us both. The bond we share is for life.
I am so grateful for the Montclair La Leche League Group and for La Leche League International of which we are all a part.
Lynne Rubin
Clifton, New Jersey, USA
My Story of Support
957NorthPlumGroveRoad
Schaumburg,IL60173USA
847.519.7730(phone),847.969.0460(fax)
istohelpmothersworldwidetobreastfeedthrough
mother-to-mothersupport,encouragement,informationandeducation,
andtopromoteabetterunderstandingofbreastfeedingasanimportant
elementinthehealthydevelopmentofthebabyandmother.
www.llli.org
OurMission
New Mother Packets for US Baby-Friendly Hospitals
Partnerships with baby-friendly hospitals help ensure that health care professionals receive the most current
information on breastfeeding and give new mothers the support they need. This project has the potential to make
LLLI the prime breastfeeding resource for mothers once they leave the hospital.
LLLI Videos
LLLI will partner with a professional film producer to develop videos that can increase
outreach and fundraising efforts. This project includes:
■ A video covering breastfeeding benefits and techniques;
■ An institutional video for fundraisers and speaking engagements with hospitals, clubs, and
organizations such as General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Kiwanis, and Rotary International;
■ A 15 to 30 second public service announcement for media and LLL Leader distribution;
■ Web site video clips demonstrating commonly requested topics, such as proper latch-on
and positioning.
New Publications and Editions of Cornerstone Books
Updating our definitive guide, The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (2004), will provide
mothers with current research as well as the tools needed to make informed
decisions about birth, breastfeeding, and parenting. New publications include
pocket guides of this book as well as The Breastfeeding Answer Book.
Translations, Printing, & Distribution of LLLI Materials
Most translation work is done by LLL Leaders. Although many translations are on
the LLLI Web site, not all mothers have Internet access, so providing
printed materials is important. New and continuing translations include:
Afrikáans
Arabic
Bulgarian
Chinese
(3dialects)
Dutch
French
German
Greek
Italian
Japanese
Mongolian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Prospective Projects for 2009
Your contribution will make mission-based projects such as these possible.
Photo courtesy of World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action
Photographer: Sima Dubey
Dear (Name of Donor),
We’d like to share with you a unique opportunity presented by some of our long-time supporters and La Leche League
International (LLLI) Board members. To assist us in raising funds for prospective projects in 2009, these generous donors
will match your donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000, between now and December 31, 2008.
We need to expand our resources to ensure that mothers like Lynne Rubin receive the breastfeeding support and
encouragement they need. Worldwide, through the dedication of our accredited volunteer Leaders like Christina Smedberg
of Milan, Italy, LLLI plays a vital role in helping mothers and babies in both times of peace and in crisis.
When traumatic situations occur, La Leche League Leaders are there to help. In China, for example, after the
earthquake in May and recent instances of tainted formula, Leaders translated information about breastfeeding in an
emergency as well as mothers’ stories to share with women in these most affected areas.
Throughout her life, the late Edwina Froehlich, our good friend and co-Founder, maintained a commitment and dedication
to LLLI. You enable us to continue this important work of helping mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support,
encouragement, information, and education.
We greatly appreciate your support of La Leche League International and thank you in advance for your contribution.
As a La Leche League Leader in Milan, Italy, I wish to share a very special case with you.
I was contacted by a mother who wanted to breastfeed after breast cancer treatment. Six
years ago, because of cancer, one-fourth of her breast had been removed, there were nerves
and ducts cut and she also underwent radiation therapy. Four years later, a malignant tumor
was detected in her left breast, resulting in its removal.
One year after the second surgery, she had her first child—a baby girl. When the mother
called, the baby was six weeks old. She had wanted to breastfeed, but comments from health
specialists had discouraged her.
After a month and a half, frustrated, suffering and crying often for missing the breast-
feeding experience with her baby, she read about La Leche League International (LLLI) and
supplemental nursers. She came to me, thinking that a supplemental nurser might be a good
solution and that I could help her to experience breastfeeding contact with her baby.
I said I would call her back after doing research on her situation. After reading all the information I could find in LLLI publications—
The Breastfeeding Answer Book and The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (Italian translation)—I was convinced that this mother could breast-
feed her baby. A researcher from a cancer research institute in Milan confirmed my findings. The mother decided to give breastfeeding a
try. In some weeks time the mother started producing milk, while continuing to supplement, and went on breastfeeding into toddlerhood.
It was an emotional experience for her to see her baby latching and nursing. The next day, I met with the mother and was amazed
to see how this bottle-fed child got excited at the sight of her mother’s breast and very naturally latched on. She suckled until she fell
asleep with a blissful smile on her face. The mother and I shed tears of joy.
I feel that the human body is capable of renewing and “repairing” itself. Psychological and practical support makes a huge difference
in overcoming challenging situations.
Helping this mother made me feel so useful and so grateful to La Leche League International.
Christina Smedberg
Milan, Italy
Helping a Mother Breastfeed after Breast Cancer
For more information on these projects visit www.llli.org/donate
New Mother Packets for US Baby-Friendly Hospitals
Partnerships with baby-friendly hospitals help ensure that health care professionals receive the most current
information on breastfeeding and give new mothers the support they need. This project has the potential to make
LLLI the prime breastfeeding resource for mothers once they leave the hospital.
LLLI Videos
LLLI will partner with a professional film producer to develop videos that can increase
outreach and fundraising efforts. This project includes:
■ A video covering breastfeeding benefits and techniques;
■ An institutional video for fundraisers and speaking engagements with hospitals, clubs, and
organizations such as General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Kiwanis, and Rotary International;
■ A 15 to 30 second public service announcement for media and LLL Leader distribution;
■ Web site video clips demonstrating commonly requested topics, such as proper latch-on
and positioning.
New Publications and Editions of Cornerstone Books
Updating our definitive guide, The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (2004), will provide
mothers with current research as well as the tools needed to make informed
decisions about birth, breastfeeding, and parenting. New publications include
pocket guides of this book as well as The Breastfeeding Answer Book.
Translations, Printing, & Distribution of LLLI Materials
Most translation work is done by LLL Leaders. Although many translations are on
the LLLI Web site, not all mothers have Internet access, so providing
printed materials is important. New and continuing translations include:
Afrikáans
Arabic
Bulgarian
Chinese
(3dialects)
Dutch
French
German
Greek
Italian
Japanese
Mongolian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Prospective Projects for 2009
Your contribution will make mission-based projects such as these possible.
Photo courtesy of World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action
Photographer: Sima Dubey
Dear (Name of Donor),
We’d like to share with you a unique opportunity presented by some of our long-time supporters and La Leche League
International (LLLI) Board members. To assist us in raising funds for prospective projects in 2009, these generous donors
will match your donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000, between now and December 31, 2008.
We need to expand our resources to ensure that mothers like Lynne Rubin receive the breastfeeding support and
encouragement they need. Worldwide, through the dedication of our accredited volunteer Leaders like Christina Smedberg
of Milan, Italy, LLLI plays a vital role in helping mothers and babies in both times of peace and in crisis.
When traumatic situations occur, La Leche League Leaders are there to help. In China, for example, after the
earthquake in May and recent instances of tainted formula, Leaders translated information about breastfeeding in an
emergency as well as mothers’ stories to share with women in these most affected areas.
Throughout her life, the late Edwina Froehlich, our good friend and co-Founder, maintained a commitment and dedication
to LLLI. You enable us to continue this important work of helping mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support,
encouragement, information, and education.
We greatly appreciate your support of La Leche League International and thank you in advance for your contribution.
As a La Leche League Leader in Milan, Italy, I wish to share a very special case with you.
I was contacted by a mother who wanted to breastfeed after breast cancer treatment. Six
years ago, because of cancer, one-fourth of her breast had been removed, there were nerves
and ducts cut and she also underwent radiation therapy. Four years later, a malignant tumor
was detected in her left breast, resulting in its removal.
One year after the second surgery, she had her first child—a baby girl. When the mother
called, the baby was six weeks old. She had wanted to breastfeed, but comments from health
specialists had discouraged her.
After a month and a half, frustrated, suffering and crying often for missing the breast-
feeding experience with her baby, she read about La Leche League International (LLLI) and
supplemental nursers. She came to me, thinking that a supplemental nurser might be a good
solution and that I could help her to experience breastfeeding contact with her baby.
I said I would call her back after doing research on her situation. After reading all the information I could find in LLLI publications—
The Breastfeeding Answer Book and The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (Italian translation)—I was convinced that this mother could breast-
feed her baby. A researcher from a cancer research institute in Milan confirmed my findings. The mother decided to give breastfeeding a
try. In some weeks time the mother started producing milk, while continuing to supplement, and went on breastfeeding into toddlerhood.
It was an emotional experience for her to see her baby latching and nursing. The next day, I met with the mother and was amazed
to see how this bottle-fed child got excited at the sight of her mother’s breast and very naturally latched on. She suckled until she fell
asleep with a blissful smile on her face. The mother and I shed tears of joy.
I feel that the human body is capable of renewing and “repairing” itself. Psychological and practical support makes a huge difference
in overcoming challenging situations.
Helping this mother made me feel so useful and so grateful to La Leche League International.
Christina Smedberg
Milan, Italy
Helping a Mother Breastfeed after Breast Cancer
For more information on these projects visit www.llli.org/donate
a Perfect
Match
Perfect
Match
©iStockphoto.comLeighSchindler
My husband and I were excited to know we were going to have our
first child.
I wanted to breastfeed but didn’t know anything about it. I wasn’t
sure where to go for help until my doula recommended I attend a
La Leche League group meeting. I attended my first meeting when I
was about five months pregnant and was welcomed with open arms.
The atmosphere was an oasis of practical experience, loving advice,
and heartfelt encouragement. I was in the right place!
I continued attending and learned so much from these women,
whether they were pregnant like myself or had been breastfeeding for
years. As I listened to them talk and watched them breastfeed their
babies, I would touch my abdomen and think, “I can’t wait until my baby is born!”
My son, Isaac Daniel Rubin, was born in a natural birth with no complications. The nurses placed my beautiful, alert, brand-new
baby skin-to-skin on my chest. He squirmed and rooted until he found my breast and carefully but eagerly began to introduce himself
to his first meal.
There were times when I had no idea what I was doing, but the women in my La Leche League Group were always there for my
family and me. I know I would not have made it this far without the support of these La Leche League women.
My son has received the best I could offer: love and nutrition made especially for him. Even on my most hectic days, sitting down
to breastfeed relaxes, renews, and strengthens us both. The bond we share is for life.
I am so grateful for the Montclair La Leche League Group and for La Leche League International of which we are all a part.
Lynne Rubin
Clifton, New Jersey, USA
My Story of Support
957NorthPlumGroveRoad
Schaumburg,IL60173USA
847.519.7730(phone),847.969.0460(fax)
istohelpmothersworldwidetobreastfeedthrough
mother-to-mothersupport,encouragement,informationandeducation,
andtopromoteabetterunderstandingofbreastfeedingasanimportant
elementinthehealthydevelopmentofthebabyandmother.
www.llli.org
OurMission
New Mother Packets for US Baby-Friendly Hospitals
Partnerships with baby-friendly hospitals help ensure that health care professionals receive the most current
information on breastfeeding and give new mothers the support they need. This project has the potential to make
LLLI the prime breastfeeding resource for mothers once they leave the hospital.
LLLI Videos
LLLI will partner with a professional film producer to develop videos that can increase
outreach and fundraising efforts. This project includes:
■ A video covering breastfeeding benefits and techniques;
■ An institutional video for fundraisers and speaking engagements with hospitals, clubs, and
organizations such as General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Kiwanis, and Rotary International;
■ A 15 to 30 second public service announcement for media and LLL Leader distribution;
■ Web site video clips demonstrating commonly requested topics, such as proper latch-on
and positioning.
New Publications and Editions of Cornerstone Books
Updating our definitive guide, The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (2004), will provide
mothers with current research as well as the tools needed to make informed
decisions about birth, breastfeeding, and parenting. New publications include
pocket guides of this book as well as The Breastfeeding Answer Book.
Translations, Printing, & Distribution of LLLI Materials
Most translation work is done by LLL Leaders. Although many translations are on
the LLLI Web site, not all mothers have Internet access, so providing
printed materials is important. New and continuing translations include:
Afrikáans
Arabic
Bulgarian
Chinese
(3dialects)
Dutch
French
German
Greek
Italian
Japanese
Mongolian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Prospective Projects for 2009
Your contribution will make mission-based projects such as these possible.
Photo courtesy of World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action
Photographer: Sima Dubey
Dear (Name of Donor),
We’d like to share with you a unique opportunity presented by some of our long-time supporters and La Leche League
International (LLLI) Board members. To assist us in raising funds for prospective projects in 2009, these generous donors
will match your donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000, between now and December 31, 2008.
We need to expand our resources to ensure that mothers like Lynne Rubin receive the breastfeeding support and
encouragement they need. Worldwide, through the dedication of our accredited volunteer Leaders like Christina Smedberg
of Milan, Italy, LLLI plays a vital role in helping mothers and babies in both times of peace and in crisis.
When traumatic situations occur, La Leche League Leaders are there to help. In China, for example, after the
earthquake in May and recent instances of tainted formula, Leaders translated information about breastfeeding in an
emergency as well as mothers’ stories to share with women in these most affected areas.
Throughout her life, the late Edwina Froehlich, our good friend and co-Founder, maintained a commitment and dedication
to LLLI. You enable us to continue this important work of helping mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support,
encouragement, information, and education.
We greatly appreciate your support of La Leche League International and thank you in advance for your contribution.
As a La Leche League Leader in Milan, Italy, I wish to share a very special case with you.
I was contacted by a mother who wanted to breastfeed after breast cancer treatment. Six
years ago, because of cancer, one-fourth of her breast had been removed, there were nerves
and ducts cut and she also underwent radiation therapy. Four years later, a malignant tumor
was detected in her left breast, resulting in its removal.
One year after the second surgery, she had her first child—a baby girl. When the mother
called, the baby was six weeks old. She had wanted to breastfeed, but comments from health
specialists had discouraged her.
After a month and a half, frustrated, suffering and crying often for missing the breast-
feeding experience with her baby, she read about La Leche League International (LLLI) and
supplemental nursers. She came to me, thinking that a supplemental nurser might be a good
solution and that I could help her to experience breastfeeding contact with her baby.
I said I would call her back after doing research on her situation. After reading all the information I could find in LLLI publications—
The Breastfeeding Answer Book and The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (Italian translation)—I was convinced that this mother could breast-
feed her baby. A researcher from a cancer research institute in Milan confirmed my findings. The mother decided to give breastfeeding a
try. In some weeks time the mother started producing milk, while continuing to supplement, and went on breastfeeding into toddlerhood.
It was an emotional experience for her to see her baby latching and nursing. The next day, I met with the mother and was amazed
to see how this bottle-fed child got excited at the sight of her mother’s breast and very naturally latched on. She suckled until she fell
asleep with a blissful smile on her face. The mother and I shed tears of joy.
I feel that the human body is capable of renewing and “repairing” itself. Psychological and practical support makes a huge difference
in overcoming challenging situations.
Helping this mother made me feel so useful and so grateful to La Leche League International.
Christina Smedberg
Milan, Italy
Helping a Mother Breastfeed after Breast Cancer
For more information on these projects visit www.llli.org/donate
aPerfect
Match
Perfect
Match
©iStockphoto.comLeighSchindler
MyhusbandandIwereexcitedtoknowweweregoingtohaveour
firstchild.
Iwantedtobreastfeedbutdidn’tknowanythingaboutit.Iwasn’t
surewheretogoforhelpuntilmydoularecommendedIattenda
LaLecheLeaguegroupmeeting.IattendedmyfirstmeetingwhenI
wasaboutfivemonthspregnantandwaswelcomedwithopenarms.
Theatmospherewasanoasisofpracticalexperience,lovingadvice,
andheartfeltencouragement.Iwasintherightplace!
Icontinuedattendingandlearnedsomuchfromthesewomen,
whethertheywerepregnantlikemyselforhadbeenbreastfeedingfor
years.AsIlistenedtothemtalkandwatchedthembreastfeedtheir
babies,Iwouldtouchmyabdomenandthink,“Ican’twaituntilmybabyisborn!”
Myson,IsaacDanielRubin,wasborninanaturalbirthwithnocomplications.Thenursesplacedmybeautiful,alert,brand-new
babyskin-to-skinonmychest.Hesquirmedandrooteduntilhefoundmybreastandcarefullybuteagerlybegantointroducehimself
tohisfirstmeal.
ThereweretimeswhenIhadnoideawhatIwasdoing,butthewomeninmyLaLecheLeagueGroupwerealwaysthereformy
familyandme.IknowIwouldnothavemadeitthisfarwithoutthesupportoftheseLaLecheLeaguewomen.
MysonhasreceivedthebestIcouldoffer:loveandnutritionmadeespeciallyforhim.Evenonmymosthecticdays,sittingdown
tobreastfeedrelaxes,renews,andstrengthensusboth.Thebondweshareisforlife.
IamsogratefulfortheMontclairLaLecheLeagueGroupandforLaLecheLeagueInternationalofwhichweareallapart.
LynneRubin
Clifton,NewJersey,USA
MyStoryofSupport
957 North Plum Grove Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173 USA
847.519.7730 (phone), 847.969.0460 (fax)
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.
www.llli.org
Our Mission

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  • 1. a Perfect Match Perfect Match ©iStockphoto.comLeighSchindler My husband and I were excited to know we were going to have our first child. I wanted to breastfeed but didn’t know anything about it. I wasn’t sure where to go for help until my doula recommended I attend a La Leche League group meeting. I attended my first meeting when I was about five months pregnant and was welcomed with open arms. The atmosphere was an oasis of practical experience, loving advice, and heartfelt encouragement. I was in the right place! I continued attending and learned so much from these women, whether they were pregnant like myself or had been breastfeeding for years. As I listened to them talk and watched them breastfeed their babies, I would touch my abdomen and think, “I can’t wait until my baby is born!” My son, Isaac Daniel Rubin, was born in a natural birth with no complications. The nurses placed my beautiful, alert, brand-new baby skin-to-skin on my chest. He squirmed and rooted until he found my breast and carefully but eagerly began to introduce himself to his first meal. There were times when I had no idea what I was doing, but the women in my La Leche League Group were always there for my family and me. I know I would not have made it this far without the support of these La Leche League women. My son has received the best I could offer: love and nutrition made especially for him. Even on my most hectic days, sitting down to breastfeed relaxes, renews, and strengthens us both. The bond we share is for life. I am so grateful for the Montclair La Leche League Group and for La Leche League International of which we are all a part. Lynne Rubin Clifton, New Jersey, USA My Story of Support 957NorthPlumGroveRoad Schaumburg,IL60173USA 847.519.7730(phone),847.969.0460(fax) istohelpmothersworldwidetobreastfeedthrough mother-to-mothersupport,encouragement,informationandeducation, andtopromoteabetterunderstandingofbreastfeedingasanimportant elementinthehealthydevelopmentofthebabyandmother. www.llli.org OurMission
  • 2. New Mother Packets for US Baby-Friendly Hospitals Partnerships with baby-friendly hospitals help ensure that health care professionals receive the most current information on breastfeeding and give new mothers the support they need. This project has the potential to make LLLI the prime breastfeeding resource for mothers once they leave the hospital. LLLI Videos LLLI will partner with a professional film producer to develop videos that can increase outreach and fundraising efforts. This project includes: ■ A video covering breastfeeding benefits and techniques; ■ An institutional video for fundraisers and speaking engagements with hospitals, clubs, and organizations such as General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Kiwanis, and Rotary International; ■ A 15 to 30 second public service announcement for media and LLL Leader distribution; ■ Web site video clips demonstrating commonly requested topics, such as proper latch-on and positioning. New Publications and Editions of Cornerstone Books Updating our definitive guide, The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (2004), will provide mothers with current research as well as the tools needed to make informed decisions about birth, breastfeeding, and parenting. New publications include pocket guides of this book as well as The Breastfeeding Answer Book. Translations, Printing, & Distribution of LLLI Materials Most translation work is done by LLL Leaders. Although many translations are on the LLLI Web site, not all mothers have Internet access, so providing printed materials is important. New and continuing translations include: Afrikáans Arabic Bulgarian Chinese (3dialects) Dutch French German Greek Italian Japanese Mongolian Portuguese Russian Spanish Prospective Projects for 2009 Your contribution will make mission-based projects such as these possible. Photo courtesy of World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action Photographer: Sima Dubey Dear (Name of Donor), We’d like to share with you a unique opportunity presented by some of our long-time supporters and La Leche League International (LLLI) Board members. To assist us in raising funds for prospective projects in 2009, these generous donors will match your donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000, between now and December 31, 2008. We need to expand our resources to ensure that mothers like Lynne Rubin receive the breastfeeding support and encouragement they need. Worldwide, through the dedication of our accredited volunteer Leaders like Christina Smedberg of Milan, Italy, LLLI plays a vital role in helping mothers and babies in both times of peace and in crisis. When traumatic situations occur, La Leche League Leaders are there to help. In China, for example, after the earthquake in May and recent instances of tainted formula, Leaders translated information about breastfeeding in an emergency as well as mothers’ stories to share with women in these most affected areas. Throughout her life, the late Edwina Froehlich, our good friend and co-Founder, maintained a commitment and dedication to LLLI. You enable us to continue this important work of helping mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education. We greatly appreciate your support of La Leche League International and thank you in advance for your contribution. As a La Leche League Leader in Milan, Italy, I wish to share a very special case with you. I was contacted by a mother who wanted to breastfeed after breast cancer treatment. Six years ago, because of cancer, one-fourth of her breast had been removed, there were nerves and ducts cut and she also underwent radiation therapy. Four years later, a malignant tumor was detected in her left breast, resulting in its removal. One year after the second surgery, she had her first child—a baby girl. When the mother called, the baby was six weeks old. She had wanted to breastfeed, but comments from health specialists had discouraged her. After a month and a half, frustrated, suffering and crying often for missing the breast- feeding experience with her baby, she read about La Leche League International (LLLI) and supplemental nursers. She came to me, thinking that a supplemental nurser might be a good solution and that I could help her to experience breastfeeding contact with her baby. I said I would call her back after doing research on her situation. After reading all the information I could find in LLLI publications— The Breastfeeding Answer Book and The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (Italian translation)—I was convinced that this mother could breast- feed her baby. A researcher from a cancer research institute in Milan confirmed my findings. The mother decided to give breastfeeding a try. In some weeks time the mother started producing milk, while continuing to supplement, and went on breastfeeding into toddlerhood. It was an emotional experience for her to see her baby latching and nursing. The next day, I met with the mother and was amazed to see how this bottle-fed child got excited at the sight of her mother’s breast and very naturally latched on. She suckled until she fell asleep with a blissful smile on her face. The mother and I shed tears of joy. I feel that the human body is capable of renewing and “repairing” itself. Psychological and practical support makes a huge difference in overcoming challenging situations. Helping this mother made me feel so useful and so grateful to La Leche League International. Christina Smedberg Milan, Italy Helping a Mother Breastfeed after Breast Cancer For more information on these projects visit www.llli.org/donate
  • 3. New Mother Packets for US Baby-Friendly Hospitals Partnerships with baby-friendly hospitals help ensure that health care professionals receive the most current information on breastfeeding and give new mothers the support they need. This project has the potential to make LLLI the prime breastfeeding resource for mothers once they leave the hospital. LLLI Videos LLLI will partner with a professional film producer to develop videos that can increase outreach and fundraising efforts. This project includes: ■ A video covering breastfeeding benefits and techniques; ■ An institutional video for fundraisers and speaking engagements with hospitals, clubs, and organizations such as General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Kiwanis, and Rotary International; ■ A 15 to 30 second public service announcement for media and LLL Leader distribution; ■ Web site video clips demonstrating commonly requested topics, such as proper latch-on and positioning. New Publications and Editions of Cornerstone Books Updating our definitive guide, The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (2004), will provide mothers with current research as well as the tools needed to make informed decisions about birth, breastfeeding, and parenting. New publications include pocket guides of this book as well as The Breastfeeding Answer Book. Translations, Printing, & Distribution of LLLI Materials Most translation work is done by LLL Leaders. Although many translations are on the LLLI Web site, not all mothers have Internet access, so providing printed materials is important. New and continuing translations include: Afrikáans Arabic Bulgarian Chinese (3dialects) Dutch French German Greek Italian Japanese Mongolian Portuguese Russian Spanish Prospective Projects for 2009 Your contribution will make mission-based projects such as these possible. Photo courtesy of World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action Photographer: Sima Dubey Dear (Name of Donor), We’d like to share with you a unique opportunity presented by some of our long-time supporters and La Leche League International (LLLI) Board members. To assist us in raising funds for prospective projects in 2009, these generous donors will match your donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000, between now and December 31, 2008. We need to expand our resources to ensure that mothers like Lynne Rubin receive the breastfeeding support and encouragement they need. Worldwide, through the dedication of our accredited volunteer Leaders like Christina Smedberg of Milan, Italy, LLLI plays a vital role in helping mothers and babies in both times of peace and in crisis. When traumatic situations occur, La Leche League Leaders are there to help. In China, for example, after the earthquake in May and recent instances of tainted formula, Leaders translated information about breastfeeding in an emergency as well as mothers’ stories to share with women in these most affected areas. Throughout her life, the late Edwina Froehlich, our good friend and co-Founder, maintained a commitment and dedication to LLLI. You enable us to continue this important work of helping mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education. We greatly appreciate your support of La Leche League International and thank you in advance for your contribution. As a La Leche League Leader in Milan, Italy, I wish to share a very special case with you. I was contacted by a mother who wanted to breastfeed after breast cancer treatment. Six years ago, because of cancer, one-fourth of her breast had been removed, there were nerves and ducts cut and she also underwent radiation therapy. Four years later, a malignant tumor was detected in her left breast, resulting in its removal. One year after the second surgery, she had her first child—a baby girl. When the mother called, the baby was six weeks old. She had wanted to breastfeed, but comments from health specialists had discouraged her. After a month and a half, frustrated, suffering and crying often for missing the breast- feeding experience with her baby, she read about La Leche League International (LLLI) and supplemental nursers. She came to me, thinking that a supplemental nurser might be a good solution and that I could help her to experience breastfeeding contact with her baby. I said I would call her back after doing research on her situation. After reading all the information I could find in LLLI publications— The Breastfeeding Answer Book and The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (Italian translation)—I was convinced that this mother could breast- feed her baby. A researcher from a cancer research institute in Milan confirmed my findings. The mother decided to give breastfeeding a try. In some weeks time the mother started producing milk, while continuing to supplement, and went on breastfeeding into toddlerhood. It was an emotional experience for her to see her baby latching and nursing. The next day, I met with the mother and was amazed to see how this bottle-fed child got excited at the sight of her mother’s breast and very naturally latched on. She suckled until she fell asleep with a blissful smile on her face. The mother and I shed tears of joy. I feel that the human body is capable of renewing and “repairing” itself. Psychological and practical support makes a huge difference in overcoming challenging situations. Helping this mother made me feel so useful and so grateful to La Leche League International. Christina Smedberg Milan, Italy Helping a Mother Breastfeed after Breast Cancer For more information on these projects visit www.llli.org/donate
  • 4. a Perfect Match Perfect Match ©iStockphoto.comLeighSchindler My husband and I were excited to know we were going to have our first child. I wanted to breastfeed but didn’t know anything about it. I wasn’t sure where to go for help until my doula recommended I attend a La Leche League group meeting. I attended my first meeting when I was about five months pregnant and was welcomed with open arms. The atmosphere was an oasis of practical experience, loving advice, and heartfelt encouragement. I was in the right place! I continued attending and learned so much from these women, whether they were pregnant like myself or had been breastfeeding for years. As I listened to them talk and watched them breastfeed their babies, I would touch my abdomen and think, “I can’t wait until my baby is born!” My son, Isaac Daniel Rubin, was born in a natural birth with no complications. The nurses placed my beautiful, alert, brand-new baby skin-to-skin on my chest. He squirmed and rooted until he found my breast and carefully but eagerly began to introduce himself to his first meal. There were times when I had no idea what I was doing, but the women in my La Leche League Group were always there for my family and me. I know I would not have made it this far without the support of these La Leche League women. My son has received the best I could offer: love and nutrition made especially for him. Even on my most hectic days, sitting down to breastfeed relaxes, renews, and strengthens us both. The bond we share is for life. I am so grateful for the Montclair La Leche League Group and for La Leche League International of which we are all a part. Lynne Rubin Clifton, New Jersey, USA My Story of Support 957NorthPlumGroveRoad Schaumburg,IL60173USA 847.519.7730(phone),847.969.0460(fax) istohelpmothersworldwidetobreastfeedthrough mother-to-mothersupport,encouragement,informationandeducation, andtopromoteabetterunderstandingofbreastfeedingasanimportant elementinthehealthydevelopmentofthebabyandmother. www.llli.org OurMission
  • 5. New Mother Packets for US Baby-Friendly Hospitals Partnerships with baby-friendly hospitals help ensure that health care professionals receive the most current information on breastfeeding and give new mothers the support they need. This project has the potential to make LLLI the prime breastfeeding resource for mothers once they leave the hospital. LLLI Videos LLLI will partner with a professional film producer to develop videos that can increase outreach and fundraising efforts. This project includes: ■ A video covering breastfeeding benefits and techniques; ■ An institutional video for fundraisers and speaking engagements with hospitals, clubs, and organizations such as General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Kiwanis, and Rotary International; ■ A 15 to 30 second public service announcement for media and LLL Leader distribution; ■ Web site video clips demonstrating commonly requested topics, such as proper latch-on and positioning. New Publications and Editions of Cornerstone Books Updating our definitive guide, The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (2004), will provide mothers with current research as well as the tools needed to make informed decisions about birth, breastfeeding, and parenting. New publications include pocket guides of this book as well as The Breastfeeding Answer Book. Translations, Printing, & Distribution of LLLI Materials Most translation work is done by LLL Leaders. Although many translations are on the LLLI Web site, not all mothers have Internet access, so providing printed materials is important. New and continuing translations include: Afrikáans Arabic Bulgarian Chinese (3dialects) Dutch French German Greek Italian Japanese Mongolian Portuguese Russian Spanish Prospective Projects for 2009 Your contribution will make mission-based projects such as these possible. Photo courtesy of World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action Photographer: Sima Dubey Dear (Name of Donor), We’d like to share with you a unique opportunity presented by some of our long-time supporters and La Leche League International (LLLI) Board members. To assist us in raising funds for prospective projects in 2009, these generous donors will match your donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000, between now and December 31, 2008. We need to expand our resources to ensure that mothers like Lynne Rubin receive the breastfeeding support and encouragement they need. Worldwide, through the dedication of our accredited volunteer Leaders like Christina Smedberg of Milan, Italy, LLLI plays a vital role in helping mothers and babies in both times of peace and in crisis. When traumatic situations occur, La Leche League Leaders are there to help. In China, for example, after the earthquake in May and recent instances of tainted formula, Leaders translated information about breastfeeding in an emergency as well as mothers’ stories to share with women in these most affected areas. Throughout her life, the late Edwina Froehlich, our good friend and co-Founder, maintained a commitment and dedication to LLLI. You enable us to continue this important work of helping mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education. We greatly appreciate your support of La Leche League International and thank you in advance for your contribution. As a La Leche League Leader in Milan, Italy, I wish to share a very special case with you. I was contacted by a mother who wanted to breastfeed after breast cancer treatment. Six years ago, because of cancer, one-fourth of her breast had been removed, there were nerves and ducts cut and she also underwent radiation therapy. Four years later, a malignant tumor was detected in her left breast, resulting in its removal. One year after the second surgery, she had her first child—a baby girl. When the mother called, the baby was six weeks old. She had wanted to breastfeed, but comments from health specialists had discouraged her. After a month and a half, frustrated, suffering and crying often for missing the breast- feeding experience with her baby, she read about La Leche League International (LLLI) and supplemental nursers. She came to me, thinking that a supplemental nurser might be a good solution and that I could help her to experience breastfeeding contact with her baby. I said I would call her back after doing research on her situation. After reading all the information I could find in LLLI publications— The Breastfeeding Answer Book and The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (Italian translation)—I was convinced that this mother could breast- feed her baby. A researcher from a cancer research institute in Milan confirmed my findings. The mother decided to give breastfeeding a try. In some weeks time the mother started producing milk, while continuing to supplement, and went on breastfeeding into toddlerhood. It was an emotional experience for her to see her baby latching and nursing. The next day, I met with the mother and was amazed to see how this bottle-fed child got excited at the sight of her mother’s breast and very naturally latched on. She suckled until she fell asleep with a blissful smile on her face. The mother and I shed tears of joy. I feel that the human body is capable of renewing and “repairing” itself. Psychological and practical support makes a huge difference in overcoming challenging situations. Helping this mother made me feel so useful and so grateful to La Leche League International. Christina Smedberg Milan, Italy Helping a Mother Breastfeed after Breast Cancer For more information on these projects visit www.llli.org/donate
  • 6. aPerfect Match Perfect Match ©iStockphoto.comLeighSchindler MyhusbandandIwereexcitedtoknowweweregoingtohaveour firstchild. Iwantedtobreastfeedbutdidn’tknowanythingaboutit.Iwasn’t surewheretogoforhelpuntilmydoularecommendedIattenda LaLecheLeaguegroupmeeting.IattendedmyfirstmeetingwhenI wasaboutfivemonthspregnantandwaswelcomedwithopenarms. Theatmospherewasanoasisofpracticalexperience,lovingadvice, andheartfeltencouragement.Iwasintherightplace! Icontinuedattendingandlearnedsomuchfromthesewomen, whethertheywerepregnantlikemyselforhadbeenbreastfeedingfor years.AsIlistenedtothemtalkandwatchedthembreastfeedtheir babies,Iwouldtouchmyabdomenandthink,“Ican’twaituntilmybabyisborn!” Myson,IsaacDanielRubin,wasborninanaturalbirthwithnocomplications.Thenursesplacedmybeautiful,alert,brand-new babyskin-to-skinonmychest.Hesquirmedandrooteduntilhefoundmybreastandcarefullybuteagerlybegantointroducehimself tohisfirstmeal. ThereweretimeswhenIhadnoideawhatIwasdoing,butthewomeninmyLaLecheLeagueGroupwerealwaysthereformy familyandme.IknowIwouldnothavemadeitthisfarwithoutthesupportoftheseLaLecheLeaguewomen. MysonhasreceivedthebestIcouldoffer:loveandnutritionmadeespeciallyforhim.Evenonmymosthecticdays,sittingdown tobreastfeedrelaxes,renews,andstrengthensusboth.Thebondweshareisforlife. IamsogratefulfortheMontclairLaLecheLeagueGroupandforLaLecheLeagueInternationalofwhichweareallapart. LynneRubin Clifton,NewJersey,USA MyStoryofSupport 957 North Plum Grove Road Schaumburg, IL 60173 USA 847.519.7730 (phone), 847.969.0460 (fax) 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. www.llli.org Our Mission