La Leche League of South Bend

"You're STILL breastfeeding?" "The baby is so fussy, you're probably not making enough milk." "Give the baby cereal before bed and she'll sleep all night." "Why don't you take a break--I'll give the baby a bottle for you." I'm sure we've all seen breastfeeding used as the scapegoat for many issues in our babies and children--how do we stay strong in the face of doubts? This week we will talk about how to dispel common breastfeeding myths and misconceptions, while staying confident in our parenting choices. As always, we will have room for your breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes. 10am on Tuesday, March 20 Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 S. Frances St. South Bend, IN 46617

Hopefully everyone is adjusting well to springing their clocks forward:) Don't forget this Tuesday's meeting tomorrow night at River Park Library at 7 PM.

The Women's Expo at the Century Center is this weekend--tonight and tomorrow. The St. Joe Cty. Breastfeeding Coalition and Memorial Hospital are joining to sponsor a breastfeeding area, which was approved by the event organizers. Sadly, the lactation consultant/ nurse who is setting it up right now is getting questioned about the need for this and the "appropriateness" of nursing in public. We're hoping that some nursing moms can go down and utilize this booth this weekend to show how discreet and lovely and necessary a booth like this is. In order to continue offering this service at other events, it's important that we have a good showing here. Thanks so much!!!