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Meet LLLSA Leader Gwynneth Jacobs
Gwynneth is a Leader in Cape Town. She is passionate about supporting working moms and has served in various admin roles within LLLSA.
Mar 112 min read


The Tiny Tyrant's Milk Mutiny: A Tale of Boob vs. Bottle - Hanri
The riveting saga of Wilken, the pint-sized revolutionary who staged a one-baby protest against the bottle industry, awaited me.
Sep 23, 20244 min read


Borsvoeding was die mooiste mooi, maar moeilik - Marli
Mamma-wees vir die eerste
keer en borsvoed vir die eerste keer het my dieper geraak as wat ek ooit kon voorstel. Dis die mooiste mooi...
Sep 23, 20244 min read


Third Time Lucky - Wendy
I honestly did not think that anyone would be able to help me...especially not on a call, miles away. But finally after all these years!
Aug 27, 20242 min read


Experiences that are worlds apart - Amiena
A story of how I went from formula feeding and a C-section with my first baby, to a vaginal delivery and breastfeeding my second baby.
Jul 6, 20243 min read


Breech, tongue-tie, nipple shields & a non-latching baby - Shaurne
We have learned that breastfeeding is almost like a sport. The more you practice, the better you become at it.
Jun 10, 20244 min read


Support & determination pays off - Saajidah
I am a full-time working and breastfeeding mom. I must admit that it has been a very challenging journey with travelling and pumping.
Feb 11, 20243 min read


Meet LLLSA Leader Nan Jolly
Nan, one of our longest serving leaders, is based in Gqeberha involved with the LLLSA group there as well as active on our Facebook group.
Nov 9, 20233 min read


Relactation & getting baby back to breast - Fatima
After taking the pills to dry up my milk I thought that was the end of my breastfeeding journey but six days later I still had milk...
Nov 2, 20235 min read


A lifesaver on my breastfeeding journey - Tracey
My one breast stopped making milk at four months, which could have been the end of my journey but La Leche League supported me to continue.
Sep 24, 20232 min read


A day in the life of a breastfeeding, working, travelling mom - Nicolize
What a day in the life looks like of a breastfeeding mom with a young baby who works a corporate job as a travelling sales representative.
Sep 23, 20234 min read


If I only knew of La Leche League at the beginning - Danni
If I had access to La Leche League it would've been so helpful for me as a new mom. I now encourage all my pregnant friends to join.
Aug 16, 20233 min read


It's World Breastfeeding Week 2023
This year the focus of World Breastfeeding Week, commemorated from 1-7 August 2023, is on breastfeeding and employment/work.
Jul 26, 20232 min read


It's World Breastfeeding Week 2022
The theme for World Breastfeeding Week 2022 is "Step Up for Breastfeeding. Educate and Support.". Come celebrate with us!
Aug 1, 20221 min read


The story of my first child - Simone
I haven't shared my story before as I feel some mommies have had it much harder, but I still feel that it might encourage others.
Sep 30, 20193 min read
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