La Leche League of South Bend

Next week marks the beginning of our  indoor playgroup season. We are so thrilled to be able to offer a special screening of  The Milky Way , a fabulously inspiring film about breastfeeding in America. Please bring children, family, and friends--we'll bring snacks :)   http://milkywayfoundation.org Tuesday, November 1 We'll start the film at 10:30, but feel free to come earlier to grab a bagel and a seat! 304 South Main Street South Bend, Indiana 46601 http://www.sjcpl.org/main/ Humphreys Multimedia Room:  http://www.sjcpl.org/ meetingrooms/ (You  can check  https://smartstreets. southbendin.gov  for info about how construction might affect your approach)

Are you thinking about starting  solids ? Wondering about how best to care for your own nutritional needs as a nursing mother? Dealing with a picky toddler or preschooler? Next week's morning meeting will be all about introducing first foods and encouraging nutritious eating as our children grow. Come with questions or experiences to share. We are thrilled to be able to show a short video on the subject that we made in collaboration with a video production class at Saint Mary's College--you'll see some familiar faces!! As always, we will have time for any breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes you'd like to share. Looking forward to seeing you! 10:15 am on Tuesday, October 25 Harris Branch Library 51446 Elm Road  Granger, IN 46530 And save the date! LLL of SB is hosting a special screening of  The Milky Way , a fabulously inspiring film about breastfeeding in America. Feel free to bring children and friends...

At next week's morning meeting we will share our ideas and experiences around Birth. How did your birth experience(s) impact breastfeeding? What would you change if you could? What would you recommend to other mothers? Bring ideas of local resources, supportive ears, and open minds as we come together to share our perspectives on this powerful topic. As always, we will have room for  your breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes! We're looking forward to seeing you at  10am Tuesday, October 18 Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 S. Frances St. South Bend, IN 46617 And save the date! LLL of SB is hosting a special screening of  The Milky Way , a fabulously inspiring film about breastfeeding in America. Feel free to bring children and friends--we'll bring snacks :)   http://milkywayfoundation.org

 Join us Tuesday, October 11, 7 pm at The River Park Branch library to discuss your favorite breastfeeding "tricks"or techniques that work well for you?  What are some of your favorite "treats" that breastfeeding provides you or baby?  Feel free to bring along your questions and concerns as well. Expectant mothers, breastfeeding mothers and babies are all welcome to attend!

Assuming this rain won't last forever, our final outdoor playgroup of the  season  will be this coming Tuesday at Parkovash Park! Come on out and join us--no baby is too young for a mama to benefit from a playgroup! (Even the ones still in  utero!) Jessica and little Juniper will be on hand to welcome you. Next month we will kick off the indoor season with a special free screening of The Milky Way , a fabulously inspiring film about breastfeeding in America. Feel free to bring children and friends--we'll bring snacks :)    http://milkywayfoundation.org See you on Tuesday, October 4, between 10-noon Parkovash Park 277 Parkovash Avenue South Bend, IN 46617 http://sbpark.org/parks/parkovash-park/