La Leche League of South Bend

Many of the big kids are back in school, so it's time for the Mamas and Wee Ones to reclaim the parks! Come on out for the 1st Tuesday of the month La Leche League playgroup at Parkovash Park between 10 and noon next Tuesday. I hope you'll join us for some informal chat time for Mamas and play time for kiddos. No baby is too young for a mama to benefit from a playgroup! See you at 10am Tuesday, September 4 Parkovash Park 277 Parkovash Avenue South Bend, Indiana 46617 http://sbpark.org/parks/parkovash-park/

Come out today and if you are looking for a place to sit down in the shade, get a drink of water and nurse your babe make your way to the Saint Joseph County Breastfeeding Coalition Lactation Station. We're right in front of the Dainty Maid and  Cambodian Thai Restaurant.

On Tuesday La Leche League will be meeting at the Women's Care Center where Tama will be ready to talk about "Back to School". Even if you only have one tiny baby, this time of year may have unique challenges with schedule changes in the household and in our college town. We can share coping strategies as well as talk about the new opportunities in our community at this time of year.  And we always make space for any other breastfeeding concerns or questions you may have! See you  Tuesday, August 28 @10am Women's Care Center 360 N. Notre Dame Ave. (where it intersects with La Salle Ave.) South Bend, Indiana 46617 http://lllofsouthbend.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/South-Bend-IN/La-Leche-League-of-South-Bend/139461811766?ref=ts ****Also**** Tomorrow, Saturday August 25 is a wonderful local arts festival downtown--ArtBeat. We hope you'll stop by the Lactation Station that the Saint Joseph County Breastfeeding Coalition is sponso...

Neighbors at Parkovash Park where we enjoy our monthly playgroup are hoping to have a bench installed! This would certainly be welcome for nursing moms:) Go ahead and vote if you are so inclined--2 days left to meet their goal! Vote at  https://apps.facebook.com/neighborhoodwishlist/

Come visit the St. Joseph County Breastfeeding Coalition Lactation Station at Art Beat on Saturday, August 25 from 11-5. We will be located on Michigan St. between Jefferson and Wayne. (Scene D booth D51).

Is your nursing relationship changing as your baby moves towards (or through) toddlerhood? Are you thinking about getting pregnant again but aren't sure whether you should wean first? Wondering about nursing through pregnancy and even continuing to tandem nurse once the new baby is here? If you are curious about any of these issues, or have experiences to share, please join us at the next LLL morning meeting! And even if these topics aren't relevant to you right now, come enjoy the camaraderie, commiseration and support of other nursing mamas. And we always make space for any other concerns or questions you may have! Here's some valuable information about breastfeeding past infancy:  http://kellymom.com/ages/older-infant/ebf-benefits/ See you  Tuesday, August 21 @10am Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 South Frances Street South Bend, Indiana 46617

Paulina Hayden is offering a free baby massage class as part of her certification requirements to 5 parents and their baby. Class will be some time in September, date and location to be announced. If interested contact Paulina at phayden35@gmail.com or (574) 339-7676.

Come join us Tuesday evening at 7 pm, River Park Branch Libray to talk about Working and Breastfeeding...how and when to pump...how to keep your milk supply up...how to deal with co-workers or relatives who may not be supportive. As always, bring you baby or toddler, your questions and your support.