Information for Healthcare Providers

We appreciate your interest in attending an LLLC Group.

The purpose of an LLLC meeting is to provide peer-based breastfeeding, chestfeeding and human milk feeding support and information to those interested in breastfeeding. LLLC meetings are not breastfeeding classes rather they are interactive discussion groups. The LLLC Leaders at the meeting are responsible for facilitating the discussion and providing attendees with evidence-based information. LLLC Leaders are trained volunteers who have all breastfed or provided human milk for their babies. Healthcare students and professionals may attend and participate in our meetings at the discretion of the Group’s Leaders. Healthcare students are invited to participate in the discussion on a personal level and are asked to not give recommendations or professional advice.

La Leche League Canada supports sharing evidence-based information regarding safe sleep so that parents can make informed decisions.

Please Note: It is important that registered individuals have spoken to an LLLC Leader prior to registering. Not all Groups are open to professionals or students attending their Group. There is a $25 fee.

Please complete a registration form after speaking with an LLLC Leader.

Thank you for your interest in our LLLC Breastfeeding Essentials class. We hope that you will recommend it to your expectant clients and patients.

Healthcare providers are asked to pay a fee of $50 to attend the class which is offered at no cost to those planning on breastfeeding.

This fee will contribute to the valuable work of La Leche League Canada. We appreciate your support. You will receive a receipt for $50 for the cost of the class.

Please register to attend the LLLC Breastfeeding Essentials class here.

Registration for March Session Now Open!

6 L-CERPs have been allocated by IBLCE for this course for those who have not previously taken the Communication Skills for Breastfeeding Support course.
IBLCE verification number: C2024040.

Wednesday, March 19, 26, and April 2, 2025, from 1 to 3 pm Eastern

The La Leche League Canada Communication Skills to Empower Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, and Human Milk Feeding Families course is offered entirely online and includes 6 hours of instruction and practice led by experienced instructors.

This interactive course will give IBCLCs, health providers, community workers, and peer supporters an opportunity to learn about and practise effective, empathetic, and
empowering communication skills.

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• understand the importance of good communication skills when interacting with individuals and families
• demonstrate several communication skills to empower parents and families who are breastfeeding, chestfeeding, or feeding human milk (Listening Skills, Developing Self-Empathy and Empathy, Understanding Communication Styles, Showing Empathy and Providing Emotional Support, Overcoming and Removing Barriers, Re-framing, and Inviting Engagement)
• ask questions to gather necessary and helpful information in order to support breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding
• understand their role in the continuum of breastfeeding support and the importance of working together in the community
• create safer, more respectful, and more inclusive spaces for parents help parents reflect and problem-solve
• identify situations in which parents or families need additional or different kinds of help
• apply communication skills to a variety of helping situations

For more information, please contact Jo-Anne via communicationskills@lllc.ca.
Upcoming course information: Register here
Cost: $100, includes course and materials (LLLC Leaders, LLL Leaders and Alumni benefit from special pricing)
Minimum 5, Maximum 12.

Many people contact La Leche League Canada asking how to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). The certification is awarded by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). This organization was launched with the support of La Leche League in 1985. But it is important to know that LLL and IBLCE are two completely separate organizations.

Visit our information page for more information

Coming Soon!

Please register to receive the LLLC Healthcare Provider Newsletter, which is published bi-annually.

Looking for valuable resources to support your patients?

Our newly updated LLLC Brochures are designed to engage parents with clear, relevant information. These brochures now feature QR codes that link directly to comprehensive Information Sheets, making it easy for parents to access trusted resources at their convenience. If you’re interested in obtaining these brochures for your practice, we’d love to help!

Reach out to us today via office@LLLC.ca, to request your copies and enhance the support you provide to breastfeeding families.

Looking for reliable breastfeeding information?

La Leche League Canada’s Information Sheets are carefully written and reviewed by a team of LLLC Leaders who are also International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs). These resources provide evidence-based, practical guidance to support parents on their breastfeeding journey. Covering a wide range of topics, the sheets are designed to be easy to read and highly informative.

Explore the full collection here: LLLC Information for Parents