LLL Philosophy
Leaders understand that breastfeeding is the normal
way to feed a baby, and that, with information,
support and encouragement, most mothers are able
to breastfeed. Our philosophy is summarized in the
following ten concepts and explained in our book,
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding.
• Mothering through breastfeeding is the most
natural and effective way of understanding and
satisfying the needs of the baby.
• Mother and baby need to be together early and
often to establish a satisfying relationship and an
adequate milk supply.
• In the early years, the baby has an intense need
to be with his mother which is as basic as his
need for food.
• Breastmilk is the superior infant food.
• For the healthy, full-term baby, breastmilk is the
only food necessary until the baby shows signs of
needing solids, about the middle of the first year
after birth.
• Ideally the breastfeeding relationship will continue
until the baby outgrows the need.
• Alert and active participation by the mother in
childbirth is a help in getting breastfeeding off to a
good start.
• Breastfeeding is enhanced and the nursing
couple sustained by the loving support, help,
and companionship of the baby’s father. A
father’s unique relationship with his baby is an
important element in the child’s development
from early infancy.
• Good nutrition means eating a well-balanced and
varied diet of foods in as close to their natural state
as possible.
• From infancy on, children need loving guidance
which reflects acceptance of their capabilities and
sensitivity to their feelings.
Leaders understand that breastfeeding is the normal
way to feed a baby, and that, with information,
support and encouragement, most mothers are able
to breastfeed. Our philosophy is summarized in the
following ten concepts and explained in our book,
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding.
• Mothering through breastfeeding is the most
natural and effective way of understanding and
satisfying the needs of the baby.
• Mother and baby need to be together early and
often to establish a satisfying relationship and an
adequate milk supply.
• In the early years, the baby has an intense need
to be with his mother which is as basic as his
need for food.
• Breastmilk is the superior infant food.
• For the healthy, full-term baby, breastmilk is the
only food necessary until the baby shows signs of
needing solids, about the middle of the first year
after birth.
• Ideally the breastfeeding relationship will continue
until the baby outgrows the need.
• Alert and active participation by the mother in
childbirth is a help in getting breastfeeding off to a
good start.
• Breastfeeding is enhanced and the nursing
couple sustained by the loving support, help,
and companionship of the baby’s father. A
father’s unique relationship with his baby is an
important element in the child’s development
from early infancy.
• Good nutrition means eating a well-balanced and
varied diet of foods in as close to their natural state
as possible.
• From infancy on, children need loving guidance
which reflects acceptance of their capabilities and
sensitivity to their feelings.
