When a baby isn’t gaining weight as expected, parents often feel worried, overwhelmed, and unsure of where to turn. In this video, we talk through the most common reasons for slow weight gain, what to look for, and how families can get the right support early.
Families reach out to La Leche League Canada in the moments that feel overwhelming. Your $50 donation helps make sure they are met with connection, reassurance, and real human support.
As a thank you, you will receive the 2026 LLLC Breastfeeding Calendar, created to celebrate the closeness between parents and their babies.
This limited edition calendar is available only until Dec 31, 2025.
In 2008, researcher Katie Hinde was studying hundreds of primate milk samples when she noticed something surprising. Mothers weren’t producing one universal recipe. They were making different milk depending on whether they had sons or daughters.
Sons received milk richer in fat and energy. Daughters received more volume with different nutrients.
The pattern was consistent. It wasn’t random. It revealed something science had been overlooking. Milk isn’t static. It isn’t passive. It responds. It adapts. It communicates.
This year’s conference brings together powerful voices and timely topics that reflect the evolving landscape of lactation support, ethics, equity, and inclusive care.
Join us for a powerful virtual learning experience featuring thought-provoking sessions:
Are you expecting a little one soon? Prepare for your breastfeeding journey with confidence by registering for LLLC’s Breastfeeding Essentials Prenatal Class! This comprehensive and supportive class is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to get breastfeeding off to a great start. Led by compassionate La Leche League Leaders, you’ll learn about the basics of breastfeeding, common challenges, and practical tips for navigating those early days.
Fatty Tissue: Shown in yellow in diagrams, fatty tissue largely determines the size of your breasts.
Glandular Tissue: The milk-making powerhouse! It resembles tiny bunches of grapes, with each "grape" (alveolus) filling with milk. These contract to send milk through thin ducts to the multiple openings in your nipples.
Fun Fact: Glandular tissue starts developing during puberty. More is added with every pregnancy and through breastfeeding, creating a unique milk-making system tailored just for your baby.