La Leche League of South Bend

Tomorrow is the day of the LLL of South Bend Family Picnic!  Pack a picnic lunch and join us at Potawatomi Park between 10-1 to visit and play with other LLL families! We are also doing a photo fundraiser for our local group--see the attached notice! The FB invitation is here--feel free to invite friends, and you are certainly welcome to come even if you don't RSVP! https://www.facebook.com/events/265456876992513/?ref=22 And on Tuesday we'll be at Parkovash Park for our monthly playgroup, where there is room for mamas to walk around with their wee ones snuggled in slings, toddlers to run, climb, and swing, and nice shady spots for babies and mamas to sit and visit. Come on out and join us--no baby is too young for a mama to benefit from a playgroup! (Even the ones still inutero!)  Our new playgroup hosts, Sarah and her little one Alice, will be there to greet friends, old and new! See you on Tuesday, July 1, between 10am-noon Parkovash Park ...

What do you love about wearing your baby or toddler? What has been challenging your babywearing plans? How has babywearing helped with breastfeeding and general bonding? What type of carrier have you always wanted to try? Is there a tricky back or side carry you need demonstrated? At the next La Leche League meeting some experienced babywearers in our group will be ready to demonstrate and assist with hands-on practice. Bring your carriers and try ours! We'll have ring slings, pouches, knit & woven wraps, soft structured carriers, and more. Of course we always have space for your breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes. See you on 10am Tuesday, June 24 Women's Care Center 360 N. Notre Dame Ave. South Bend, Indiana 46617 And don't forget about our LLL Family Picnic coming up on Saturday, June 28!

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 setting limits using gentle discipline. 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, June 17 @10am Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 S. Frances St. South Bend, IN 46617 Also, plan to join us with the whole family at Potawatomi Park on Saturday, June 28 for a LLL of South Bend picnic! Enjoy visiting with other local families, and if you wish, support our group through...

Join us Tuesday, June 10, 7 pm at the River Park Branch library for a discussion on "Sleep and Other Problems".  What are some breastfeeding or parenting challenges you are facing or have overcome? Of course, babies welcome!