La Leche League of South Bend

Hello Friends! No matter what our lives looked like before kids, we all know our perspectives are vastly different after. And whether we go back to work after 6 weeks, 12 weeks, full-time, part-time, not at all, SAHM, WAHM, free-lancer, mompreneur, etc., we all struggle with balance and how to Make It Work. At the next LLL morning meeting we'll share ideas of how we have done this and issues we haven't yet solved. How do you fill those long hours with baby? How do you divvy up household chores? How do you fit breastfeeding and/or pumping into your new lifestyle? (Or how do you adapt your lifestyle to breastfeeding?!) Child care? How do you make sure you get the help you need? When do you take on new duties? How do you structure your days in a way that works for you and your child(ren)? We'll delve into all of this and more. And of course, we will have room for your breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes. Tuesday, January 28 at 10:00am Bittersweet Branch ...

Hello Wonderful Mamas! At our next morning meeting we will be discussing that precious commodity for all parents--Sleep. There are as many sleep philosophies and set-ups as there are babies. Come share ideas of what has worked for your family, struggles you face, and an open heart for commiseration. We're also looking forward to hearing your breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes. 10am Tuesday, January 21st Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 S. Francis St. South Bend, IN Did you know that the foremost expert of mother-baby cosleeping is right here at Notre Dame? http://cosleeping.nd.edu/safe-co-sleeping-guidelines/ http://neuroanthropology.net/2008/12/21/cosleeping-and-biological-imperatives-why-human-babies-do-not-and-should-not-sleep-alone/ Information and resources from LLLI about the new book: https://www.llli.org/resources/sweet-sleep/ Here are some ideas for helping baby sleep: http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/02/28/gentle-baby-and-toddler-sle...

Hello friends! It's time again for the monthly LLL playgroup! On Tuesday we'll be at The Well Coffee House in Mishawaka, There is a play space with imaginative toys and room for crawlers to crawl, big kids to play, and mamas and babies to cuddle, nurse, and chat. 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 this week so that you'll know you're in the right spot! Tuesday, January 7th between 10:15 and noon. The Well Coffee House 2410 E Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN 46615 (574) 387-2410 http://thewellriverpark.com/