Forty-three years ago I called a number I found in the yellow pages. Who remembers those big clunky books? For you younger folks, it was a big book with yellow pages that had phone numbers and addresses of businesses you could call. I looked up community support and found La Leche League Canada; literally and figuratively.
I was a new mom who was told to drink 8 cups of milk every day so that I could make enough milk for my baby, they also told me to take a toothbrush to my nipples to harden them up. I was given so much wrong information when I was pregnant that all I did was make it more difficult for myself and my daughter to breastfeed successfully.
Thankfully, the La Leche League Leader was able to gently provide accurate information. I went back with my 2nd and 3rd child, because it felt right to be around other families who were breastfeeding and parenting in a similar way.
I continue to donate because this organization willingly and expertly provided me with everything I needed to be successful and confident as new mom multiple times. I want to make sure the same support will be provided to my kids and grandkids.
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