La Leche League of South Bend

South Bend schools are closed this morning, so we are going to cancel our meeting as well. Snuggle in with those babies this morning and stay safe and warm!

This week we are going to talk about Birth and early days with baby. How did your birth experience(s) affect breastfeeding? What would you change if you could? What would you recommend to other mothers? And what about the early days after your baby was born--what surprised you? What do wish you would have known? How can we advocate for the best kind of support for our new families? Bring ideas of local resources, supportive ears, and open minds as we come together to share our perspectives on these powerful topics. As always, we will have room for  your breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes! 10am Tuesday, January 22 Women's Care Center 360 N. Notre Dame Ave. (where it intersects with La Salle Ave.) South Bend, Indiana 46617

Although each nursing couple is unique, one thing we know for certain is that all breastfeeding relationships change and progress as time goes on. At this week's morning meeting we'll chat about nursing our babies into toddlerhood, and all the amusing and at times frustrating things that go with it! These can be great opportunities to work on gentle discipline--as the most recent edition of  The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding  says, "Knowing what your child needs and what's underneath his behavior means that you can provide loving guidance that teaches appropriate behavior within the limits and capabilities of your unique child." Respectful and gradual weaning is something we often think about at this stage, as well as dealing with questions of whether to continue nursing in public, and fielding questions and criticism from others.  And we always make space for any other concerns or questions you may have! See you  Tuesday, January 15 @10am ...

Come join the discussion on Tuesday January 8 at 7 pm.  Do you have any favorite things about breastfeeding that you would like to add to the list?  While we chat, supplies will be available for you  to make a "nursing necklace" to take home.  They can be fun to wear to keep little hands busy while nursing. http://www.mothering.com/ community/a/100-awesome- things-about-breastfeeding- that-you-dont-find-in-studies * In January and February we will be meeting at The Well at River Park Grace, 2410 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, IN 46615 View Larger Map