Catholic Nursing Mothers League
Encouragement and Support for Breastfeeding within the Catholic Community
Principles and Statement of Faith
Frequently Asked Questions
Books We Recommend:
Breastfeeding and Catholic Motherhood by Sheila Kippley
This beautiful book is the primary resource for CNML discussion group meetings. It is required reading for all CNML discussion group leaders and is recommended for all pregnant and breastfeeding moms.
A great baby gift for new mothers!
Breastfeeding and Natural Child Spacing by Sheila Kippley
Subtitled “How Ecological Breastfeeding Spaces Babies,” this book is also required reading for CNML discussion group leaders and is a recommended handbook for all mothers wishing to get nursing off to a good start. The only comprehensive resource on the natural child spacing effect of breastfeeding in publication, this book is a must for all couples who wish to practice truly “natural” family planning.
Parenting with Grace by Gregory K. Popcak, MSW, LCSW and Lisa Popcak
This book explores what it means to be a "Catholic parent". Are we really any different from other Christian or even non-Christian parents? Yes, we are, and this book will introduce you to some of those differences and demonstrate how you can make use of them to help your family become a truly exceptional Catholic family.
Helpful Articles:
Breastfeeding Articles and Research by Sheila Kippley
Couple to Couple League: Ecological Breastfeeding Resources
Homiletic and Pastoral Review: Review of Breastfeeding and Catholic Motherhood
NFP Resources for Nursing Mothers:
Billings Ovulation Method: Breastfeeding and Fertility
California Association of Natural Family Planning
Our Lady of La Leche
The Madonna Chapel: A Catholic Chapel Dedicated to the Breastfeeding Mother of Jesus
Our Lady of La Leche Shrine in St. Augustine, FL
Breastfeeding Management Help
La Leche League International: Resources for Practical Breastfeeding Management and Assistance