But even with the research and statistics, many women shy away from this way to nurture their infant.
The La Leche League was founded in 1956 by seven mothers in the Chicago area who met at a church picnic and wanted to support each other in their breastfeeding efforts. La Leche in Spanish means “the milk.”
La Leche League Leader Mary Albrecht of Le Mars, Iowa, first connected with the group in 1999 when she lived in Ohio.
“It was before my first child was born and I went because people were encouraging me to look into the league,” she said. “What I discovered was a neat group of moms that I could interact with.”
Albrecht noted it wasn’t breastfeeding that wasn’t the only topic of conversation.
“We talked about positive parenting hints and labor and delivery,” she said. “The more I met with the group, the more empowered I was to breastfeed my child.”
Albrecht moved to Le Mars in 2004 and wanted to reconnect with a La Leche League.
“I visited its website and found Sioux City was the closest chapter,” she said. “I started attending before my third child was born, because I wanted a way to meet moms who believed in breastfeeding like I did.”
She added with a smile, “Since I was new to the area, I also wanted to know where they shopped.”
Several years ago, Albrecht was approached about becoming a group leader.
“I thought it was a perfect fit for me because I was interested in volunteering,” she said. “In 2007, I was accredited to become a La Leche League leader in Sioux City.”
Albrecht took the next step and started a chapter in Le Mars last November, while continuing to lead the Sioux City chapter.
“It’s been such a great experience for me,” she said. “Women may attend a meeting or they can join the league. They can borrow books from our library at no cost. They can call me with concerns for free. They are welcome to bring their children of all ages to meetings.”
Albrecht characterized the league as family friendly.
“We understand there is more than one way to nurture a child,” she acknowledged. “We are here to support a woman who wants to breastfeed.”
The most common concern Albrecht hears?
“‘Is my baby getting enough breast milk?’” she replied. “I’ve been there myself with four children. I reassure moms their babies most likely are. Also, regular doctor visits will show them their babies are thriving.”
Albrecht begins each meeting with an ice breaker question that deals with breastfeeding or parenting issues.
“Sometimes the question is how do we deal with housework?” she noted. “Not every question will be about the mechanics of breastfeeding.”source: www.siouxcityjournal.com
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