LLL of Northern California & Hawaii
La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.
Breastfeeding is a simple and natural process, but you may need support and information on the correct positioning of the baby at the breast, working and breastfeeding, avoiding problems, and overcoming any difficulties that may occur. Mother to mother support is the heart of La Leche League, and attending La Leche League meetings can help you learn about breastfeeding from other nursing mothers. At these monthly meetings, mothers share not only their questions and concerns but also the benefits and joys of breastfeeding. Being in touch with La Leche League can give you the network of support you need.
While meetings and phone help from Leaders are always free, membership in La Leche League has many benefits. Your tax-deductible membership fee of $40.00 per year helps support the work of LLL of Auburn and La Leche League International. Benefits of membership include a one-year subscription to the bimonthly magazine NEW BEGINNINGS and LLL of Auburn lending Library privileges. For more information, please contact a Leader.
La Leche League of Auburn, California
All breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to our free meetings or call our Leaders for breastfeeding help.
The ideal time to begin attending is during pregnancy, because the information received in advance may prove vital to a mother when her baby arrives. Pregnant women may find it helpful to attend a series of four monthly meetings before the baby is due and to obtain a copy of the LLL manual, THE WOMANLY ART OF BREASTFEEDING (available for purchase at meetings).
Meeting Information
Nursing babies are always welcome. You may begin with any meeting, come as often as you like, and ask any questions regardless of that day's topic. Our meetings rotate through the following topics:
- The Benefits of Human Milk (June, October, February);
- Baby Arrives: The Family & the Breastfed Baby (July, November, March);
- The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties (August, December, April);
- Baby s Changing Needs (September, January, May).
We have occasional evening and/or weekend meetings where fathers are also welcome. Check with a Leader for details.
Auburn Area Meeting:
We meet at 10:00 AM on the fourth Thursday* of each month (*please check with a leader for November and December meeting dates).Meeting Location: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 275 Nation Drive, Auburn. (La Leche League is not affiliated with any church. We are grateful to St. Paul's for providing our meeting place.)
Directions: I-80 to Foresthill/Auburn Ravine Road exit. From I-80 East, turn Left onto Auburn Ravine Road and cross over the freeway (from I-80 West, turn Right onto Auburn Ravine Road). After crossing the railroad tracks, turn Right onto Nation Drive. We meet in the Preschool classroom at the far left end of the education building to the left of the church (behind the fenced yard).
Nevada City/Grass Valley Area Meeting:
We meet at 10:00 AM on the second Friday of each month.Meeting Location: 138 New Mohawk Road
Directions: Hwy 49 to Gold Flat/Ridge Road exit. From Nevada City, turn Left onto Gold Flat Road and cross over the freeway (from Grass Valley, turn Right onto Gold Flat Road). Turn Left onto Hollow (follow signs to railroad museum). Turn Right onto Bost just before the cemetery. The road angles to the Right, turning into New Mohawk Road. We meet in the big building on the left (adjacent to the railroad museum). Park in the lot. The room will be directly in front of you upon entering through the front door.
Leader Information
La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who are accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. Leaders are ready to offer encouragement, support, information, and practical help whenever you have breastfeeding questions that cannot wait until the next meeting. We are happy to talk with you, so please don't hesitate to call. Since we are mothers, as well as volunteers, working from our own homes, we do appreciate your efforts to time your calls accordingly. Thank you.
- Becky (530) 878-1855
- Risa (530) 273-5558
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The La Leche League International mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and the mother.
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