La Leche League of South Bend

Hello Friends! It's time again for the monthly  LLL   playgroup ! We will meet indoors. Next month we will begin meeting outdoors again! On Tuesday  we'll be in the Humphrey's room in the lower level  of  the Main Library in downtown South Bend, where there is plenty of room for crawlers to crawl, big kids to play, and mamas and babies to cuddle, nurse, and chat.  Feel free to bring toys to share or pop upstairs to borrow books and toys for the morning! And those of you with tiny babes or babes still in utero, please know that this  playgroup  is for you too! Support from other mothers is what we're all  about :).  Robin will be waiting to greet you so that you'll know you're in the right spot! Tuesday, April 2nd between  10:15 and noon 304 South Main Street  South Bend, Indiana 46601   http://sjcpl.org/locations

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 March 26th Bittersweet Branch Library 602 N Bittersweet Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46544 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:// supportingbreastfeedi...

How is your nursing relationship changing as your baby moves towards (or through) toddlerhood? 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!  -Do you have thoughts about how setting limits with gentle discipline fit in to your current (and future!) nursing relationship? -Are you curious about the weaning process--how to be gentle, respectful and gradual? -Are you thinking about getting pregnant again but aren't sure whether you should wean first?  -Wondering about nursing through pregnancy and continuing to tandem nurse once the new baby is here?  If you are thinking 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 fo...

Join us Tuesday, March 12, 7 pm at the Tutt Branch Library, corner of Miami and Ewing. We will be discussing "Making it Work". Come help us discuss how to make the transition back to work or the transition of life at home with a new baby. Expectant mothers and babies welcome. Come with any breastfeeding questions you have!

Hello Friends! It's time again for the monthly  LLL   playgroup ! We will meet indoors again. On Tuesday  we'll be in the Humphrey's room in the lower level  of  the Main Library in downtown South Bend, where there is plenty of room for crawlers to crawl, big kids to play, and mamas and babies to cuddle, nurse, and chat.  Feel free to bring toys to share or pop upstairs to borrow books and toys for the morning! And those of you with tiny babes or babes still in utero, please know that this  playgroup  is for you too! Support from other mothers is what we're all  about :).  Robin will be waiting to greet you so that you'll know you're in the right spot! Tuesday, March 5th between  10:15 and noon 304 South Main Street  South Bend, Indiana 46601   http://sjcpl.org/locations