Perseverance Pays Off - Aniqah
I’m a mom of three and I breastfed with success before so it never occurred to me that I would have so much difficulty with my third child.
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Jul 63 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.
Jun 104 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.
Feb 113 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 47 min read
Pumping for my premie - Kashiefa
My son, was born prematurely at 32 weeks, weighing 2.1kgs. He went to the NICU for oxygen and I started expressing my milk immediately.
Dec 20, 20233 min read
DIY engorgement relief - Amiena
I was so engorged after forgetting my breastpump. I turned to the hot jar method and hand expressing to alleviate the engorgement.
Nov 2, 20235 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...
Sep 24, 20232 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 23, 20234 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.
Aug 16, 20233 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.
Sep 30, 20221 min read
Winner Announcement - World Breastfeeding Month Photo Competition
Winner announcement of the World Breastfeeding month photo competition held in August 2022.
Aug 31, 202214 min read
Breastfeeding my Hirschsprung’s Warrior
I had never heard of a condition known as Hirschsprung’s disease or congenital megacolon. This is what was suspected in Joshie's case.
Jun 30, 20221 min read
What to expect from a newborn - Katinka
Breastfeeding support has so many faces. The greatest supporters of breastfeeding mothers often don't need to know about breastfeeding.
Jun 23, 20221 min read
The value of support - Anneri
I joined the local La Leche League meetings - for breastfeeding help throughout our journey and to make new friends.
Aug 31, 20211 min read
La Leche League South Africa’s Photo Competition
La Leche League South Africa ran a photo competition as one of its activities during World Breastfeeding Month (August 2021).
Feb 28, 20192 min read
LLLSA Western Cape Chapter’s Fundraising Initiative: A High Tea
The Western Cape Chapter of La Leche League South Africa (LLLSA) held a high tea fundraising event on Saturday, 23rd February 2019
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