Your Prior Lake Leaders:
Michele: 612-210-2235 (call/text) or email at: motherofprayer@gmail.com
April: 952-440-6320 (call/text) or email at: aprilarts@prodigy.net
Laura: 507-581-1685 (call/text)
About Us
The Prior Lake La Leche League Group has been running since the 1960's. Our commitment to service is our passion. We are excited that you are here and cannot wait to connect with you!
Leader
Michele Lien
My breastfeeding journey started in 1981, and I became a La Leche League Leader in 1983. I am so thankful for LLL. I am a far better and different mother than I would have been without the support of La Leche League International.
I love helping mothers with breastfeeding and overcoming any issues, along with encouraging them. What perfect first nutrition for babies! Breastfeeding benefits both babies and mothers!
Leader
April Passofaro
Over 35 years ago, I attended my first LLL meeting. It was then that I knew I was with like-minded mothers who wanted the best for their babies. The experience was so moving that a year and a half later, I became a leader.
After all that time, it is still rewarding to see mothers move from mystery to self-assurance through LLL, and it has been one of my greatest joys.
Leader
Laura Monahan
My nursing journey began in 2022, and I've been a leader since October 2024. LLL offered me so much comfort and support. I am honored to pay it forward!
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My favorite nursing moment is when you see a little latched smirk and the glisten in your baby's eyes. Pure magic!
LLL USA Mission:
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“La Leche League USA helps parents, families, and communities to breastfeed, chestfeed, and human milk feed their babies through parent-to-parent support. LLL USA encourages, informs, educates, supports, and promotes the use of human milk and the intimate relationship and development that comes from nursing a child for as long as mutually desired."
LLL USA Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
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“La Leche League USA (LLL USA) is committed to diversity and inclusion. LLL USA supports all breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding families, inclusive of their race, ethnicity, immigration status, national origin, creed, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, family structure, primary language, ability, or socio-economic status. LLL USA fosters diversity among its Leaders so as to incorporate a wide variety of perspectives and responsible decision-making.”
LLL Philosophy:
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The basic philosophy of La Leche League is summarized in the following statements:
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Mothering through breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of understanding and satisfying the needs of the baby.
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Human milk is the natural food for babies, uniquely meeting their changing needs.
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Alert, active participation by the mother in childbirth is a help in getting breastfeeding off to a good start.
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Mother and baby need to be together early and often to establish a satisfying breastfeeding relationship and reliable milk supply.
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Breastfeeding is enhanced by the loving support of the baby’s father, a co-parent, a partner, and/or close family members who value the breastfeeding relationship.
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In the early years, the baby has an intense need to be with his mother which is as basic as his need for food.
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For the healthy, full-term baby, human milk is the only food necessary until the baby shows signs of readiness for complementary foods, about the middle of the first year after birth.
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Good nutrition means eating a well-balanced and varied diet of foods in as close to their natural state as possible.
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Ideally, the breastfeeding relationship will continue until the child outgrows the need.
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From infancy on, children need loving guidance that reflects acceptance of their capabilities and sensitivity to their feelings.
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