La Leche Leauge Recommended Resources
- La Leche League International website - Check out the "Resources" tab for answers to breastfeeding questions, forums and more.
- Here is a list of groups & leaders in Northern Virginia.
- We think all moms who are currently breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed should have a copy of the 8th edition of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. We have copies for sale at our meetings, and you can also find it on Amazon here.
Virginia Law
§ 32.1-370. Right to breastfeed. A mother may breastfeed in any place where the mother is lawfully present, including any location where she would otherwise be allowed on property that is owned, leased, or controlled by the Commonwealth in accordance with § 2.2-1147.1. (2015)
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-387 (1994) exempts mothers engaged in breastfeeding from indecent exposure laws.
The law means mothers have the legal right to breastfeed their children in public with or without a cover.
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-387 (1994) exempts mothers engaged in breastfeeding from indecent exposure laws.
The law means mothers have the legal right to breastfeed their children in public with or without a cover.