What is the difference between LLL Leaders and Breastfeeding Peer Counselors?
Both Leaders and Breastfeeding Peer Counselors: • Have an enthusiasm for breastfeeding, • Have a desire to help other mothers discover the joys of breastfeeding, • Help mothers through telephone counseling and one-to-one counseling at support group meetings or through home or hospital visits, • Are members of LLLI, • Have access to LLL continuing education workshops, Area and International conferences, • Receive ongoing information and technical assistance through LLLI, • Have the opportunity to network with appropriate LLL personnel. They differ in these ways: LLL Leaders • Have breastfed a baby for at least one year and practiced mothering through breastfeeding including natural weaning, • Are usually self-referred to LLL, • Are responsible for helping any mothers who contact them, • Have been accredited by LLLI through the Leader Accreditation Department, • Act as volunteers for a nonprofit organization, • Balance family needs with the needs of the mothers they serve, • Report month
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