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The Places You’ll Feed
For some families, leaving home with a new baby for the first time can feel monumental! For others, that feeling hits when leaving home means travelling further away. What many mums and parents find is with time and practice, it gets easier and you’ll soon be marking all the places you’ve breastfed all over town and beyond.
Your Baby at 3 Months
By about three months, many of us feel like we’re finally getting the hang of breastfeeding. You and your baby are in sync. Then all of a sudden – things change again.
Breastfeeding with Power Outages
From time to time, we experience power outages in the UK. What do we do when we're breastfeeding or chestfeeding and the power goes out? There's a few things worth preparing. Remember, breastfeeding and chestfeeding are powerful tools in your toolbox as neither...
When Breastfeeding Keeps Going
Breastfeeding beyond the early days can sometimes feel overwhelming. Your baby’s needs transition to toddler wants, outside pressure to wean can increase, and long nights can start feeling even longer. What does the science say? And you? Our article discusses this and more.
Your new baby’s sleep
Feeling utterly exhausted by your baby’s sleep (or lack of it)? You’re not alone. Read on to find out more!
My newborn won’t latch
Is your newborn having trouble latching to breastfeed/chestfeed? We can help.
Is my baby getting enough milk?
How can you tell if your baby is getting enough breastmilk? Find out here!
Nappies: what to expect
Nappies are key when breastfeeding/chestfeeding your newborn. Let’s decode what’s happening.
Equity in Breastfeeding
Pride at LLL Collective
We at La Leche League (LLL) have all nursed our babies. If you want to do the same, whoever you are, whatever your story is, we're here to help. During Pride, we are looking forward to the many parades, festivals and other events that will unfold across the UK. LLL...
Inclusion All Day, Every Day
Inclusion and equity in breastfeeding support is what motivates us at LLL Collective. What does that mean practically? Let us explain.
Why do we need a focus on Black Breastfeeding?
Black Breastfeeding Week is an opportunity to recognise Black mothers and parents, listen to their experiences and seek to adopt practices that would include Black families. We don’t want tokenism; we want a commitment to be valued and included all year round.
Equity in Breastfeeding Webinar Launch!
Why this webinar series on breastfeeding is so important, right now
About LLL Collective
Pride at LLL Collective
We at La Leche League (LLL) have all nursed our babies. If you want to do the same, whoever you are, whatever your story is, we're here to help. During Pride, we are looking forward to the many parades, festivals and other events that will unfold across the UK. LLL...
Become an LLL Collective Breastfeeding Counsellor
Photo by Hayley Fraser PhotographyHave you ever thought about becoming a volunteer breastfeeding counsellor? Maybe you had a rough start and got a lot of support and now's the time to give back. Or maybe you had a great journey and you'd like to help others! Perhaps...
Inclusion All Day, Every Day
Inclusion and equity in breastfeeding support is what motivates us at LLL Collective. What does that mean practically? Let us explain.
Train in Edinburgh!
Join our FREE in person breastfeeding counsellor training in Edinburgh in 2026! Jumpstart your 2026 volunteering.
What happens at an LLL meeting?
In LLL Collective, we believe breastfeeding and chestfeeding is a team effort! Find out what happens at a LLL meeting so you’re ready to maximise our support.
Why come to a LLL meeting?
There’s so many reasons why you might come to a meeting – even if you don’t have a problem!
LLL Collective News
Feed Free Photo Exhibition
This photography work explores themes around breastfeeding, representation in art, and where this fits into the experiences of parenthood.
Leading infant feeding charities respond to latest Infant Feeding Survey
Everyone deserves the chance to meet their feeding goals. We are therefore urging policymakers to commit to sustained investment in high-quality infant feeding and breastfeeding support – delivered consistently across England and accessible to all families.
Grant Award for Edinburgh 2025
Our team in Edinburgh will be supported by The National Lottery Community Fund for the next 18 months. Here’s how we’ll improve breastfeeding support with this opportunity.
Grant Award for England 2025
We won an award from The National Lottery Community Fund for our work in England. Here’s what we’ve got planned for breastfeeding support!
Train in Edinburgh!
Join our FREE in person breastfeeding counsellor training in Edinburgh in 2026! Jumpstart your 2026 volunteering.
Why do we need a focus on Black Breastfeeding?
Black Breastfeeding Week is an opportunity to recognise Black mothers and parents, listen to their experiences and seek to adopt practices that would include Black families. We don’t want tokenism; we want a commitment to be valued and included all year round.
How can you support us?
Would you like to support our mission to increase breastfeeding and chestfeeding support in new areas previously underserved? Join us!
WBW 2025
LLL Collective is recognising World Breastfeeding Week 2025 – with a focus on the climate emergency and a discount on our Equity in Breastfeeding series.
Scotland 2025 Photoshoot
LLL Collective worked with photographer Hayley Fraser to capture dozens of families breastfeeding in Glasgow and Edinburgh
Cover photo and bottom photo courtsey of Hayley Fraser Photography. You can read about our project together.
Make a Donation to Support Breastfeeding in Great Britain
We can do this work with donations from people like you. We appreciate your support so we can help more babies and families like yours. You can support us with a one-off donation via credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or bank transfer.