La Leche League of South Bend

**Starting in April we will be sending out meeting notices via Google Groups. Please join us at  https://groups.google.com/ forum/#!forum/ lalecheleagueofsb  ** 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  10:15am Tuesday, March 28 Harris Branch Library 51446 Elm Road  Granger, IN 46530

What do you love about  wearing  your  baby  or toddler? 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 at 10:15am  Tuesday, January 24 Harris Branch Library 51446 Elm Rd, Granger, IN 46530

***4th TUESDAY MORNING MEETING LOCATION CHANGE!*** Tuesday, February 23 at 10:15am SUNNYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 115 S. Frances St. South Bend, IN 46617 Due to MPH Staff Meetings, Harris Library will be CLOSED. Instead, we will meet in the basement at  Sunnyside Presbyterian Church  (the same location for our 3rd Tuesday meeting). 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 fit breastfeeding and/or pumping into your new lifestyle? (Or how do you adapt your lifestyle to breastfeeding?!) How do you fill those long hours with ...

At next week's meeting, Tama's big kids are continuing their adorable holiday tradition of throwing a party for LLL mamas, babies, and children. They will have toddler-friendly games, snacks and art projects--there will even be a project for the tiniest babies among us. Partners, siblings, friends and relatives are also welcome! This is also a nice chance for former LLL families to reconnect with the group! If you find yourself needing breastfeeding support, there will be Leaders and other mothers aplenty to lend an ear. Come celebrate with us between  10-noon , Tuesday, December 23 Harris Branch Library 51446 Elm Road Granger, IN  46530 We will also have our ***NEW*** car decals available for a $5 donation. OR, you can get one free if you become a member of our South Bend LLL group!

At next week's morning meeting we are going to talk about Birth. How did your birth experience(s) affect 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! ***And Save the Date! December 23rd's meeting at Harris Branch Library will be our annual holiday party--come one come all!!!*** We're looking forward to seeing you at  10am Tuesday, December 16 Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 S. Frances St. South Bend, IN 46617

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, October 28 @10am Harris Branch Library 51446 Elm Rd Granger, IN 46530

We are so excited to meet with you in our new location for the 4th Tuesday of the month meeting--the Harris Branch Library! Come check out the new space, and we'll mark the event by enjoying the mother-to-mother support you all embody so well...and we'll even bring snacks to share! Whether or not you've ever felt like your baby might be colicky, fussy, or high needs, many breastfeeding mothers are surprised by how "needy" our babies are...until we compare notes with other families! At next week's meeting we'll talk about how our babies might not match our (or society's) expectations. We'll discuss what kind of myths and misconceptions are floating around about babies and breastfeeding, and how to remain confident in our parenting choices. We'll also share techniques we've found to help our babies and ourselves move through fussy times. There will also be time to share breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes! S...