International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) have played an important role in strengthening breastfeeding support around the world since the credential was first established in 1985. La Leche League played an integral role in the development of the IBCLC profession. Leaders from La Leche League were deeply involved in the early work that led to the creation of a standardized, international credential for lactation consultants, helping to shape a profession grounded in both evidence and the lived experience of supporting breastfeeding families. 

Becoming parents changes everything, including your relationship. This class is designed to support new parents as they navigate shifting roles, emotional needs, communication challenges, and intimacy after a baby arrives. Together, we’ll explore how to stay connected during exhaustion, manage conflict with more compassion, and understand each other’s needs in this new season of life. Through practical tools, guided reflection, and open conversation, you’ll learn how to strengthen your partnership while caring for yourselves and your growing family.

Join Sondra for an engaging and compassionate workshop designed to deepen understanding and build confidence in supporting neurodiverse families on their breastfeeding journey. Together, we’ll explore what neurodiversity really means, how sensory needs, communication styles, and executive functioning can shape feeding experiences, and what practical steps we can take to make support more inclusive.

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.

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. 

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.