La Leche League of South Bend

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? Tuesday's 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. We're looking forward to seeing you at  10:00 am, Tuesday October 23rd Bittersweet Branch Library 602 N Bittersweet Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46544 Some links about solids: Why it's best to wait until at least the middle of the first year to begin introducing solids, as seen in the LLL philosophy statement: "For the healthy, full-term baby, breast milk is...

At our next 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  10:00 am, Tuesday October 16th Sunnyside  Presbyterian  Church 115 S. Frances St. South Bend, IN 46617 Birth directly affects breastfeeding--here are some thoughts on the process:  http://talkbirth.me/ 2010/05/28/the-birth- breastfeeding-continuum/ Sometimes our birth experiences don't lend themselves to an easy transition to breastfeeding. Here are some ideas for breastfeeding after a c-section:  https:// supportingbreastfeeding. ...

 Join us Tuesday, October 9 at 7 pm at the Tutt Branch library to discuss your favorite breastfeeding tricks and treats.  What breastfeeding or parenting wisdom would you like to share with others? What are some of your favorite "treats" or things you enjoy most about brestfeeding? Bring along any ther questions you have. Expectant mother and babies are welcome. 

Good Evening!  We are looking forward to our monthly playgroup coming up tomorrow at Parkovash Park - a quiet little park with room for parents to walk around with their wee ones snuggled, toddlers to run, climb, and swing, and nice shady spots for babies and parents 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 in utero!) Robin will be waiting to welcome you. This will be our last outdoor playgroup of the year. Next month we will move inside to the library, so come enjoy some October sunshine! See you on Tuesday, October 2, between 10am-noon Parkovash Park 277 Parkovash Avenue South Bend, Indiana 46617 http://sbpark.org/parks/ parkovash-park/