La Leche League of South Bend

Yes, it'll be the 4th, but if you are free in the morning, come on over to enjoy support and camaraderie from others who are enduring daily fireworks with their babies!  Parkovash is 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!) Jessica and Juniper will be on hand to welcome you. (In case of rain or cold, we will move to the Main Library Children's Services!) See you on Tuesday, July 4, between 10am-noon Parkovash Park 277 Parkovash Avenue South Bend, Indiana 46617 http://sbpark.org/parks/parkovash-park/

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. There are many challenges that can go along with nighttime nursing issues, so bring all of your questions and ideas! We're looking forward to sharing in your sleep triumphs and challenges, as well as  your breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes. 10:15am Tuesday, June 27 Harris Branch Library 51446 Elm Road

Have you ever felt like your baby might be colicky? fussy? high needs? Or do you dread the question from well-meaning grannies at the post office: "Is s/he a Good Baby?" 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 some of the tougher times. There will also be time to share breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes! See you at 10am Tuesday, June 20 Sunnyside Presbyterian Church  115 S. Francis St. South Bend, IN The always straight-to-the-point Milk Meg takes on a myriad of ways breastfeeding

Join us Tuesday, June 13 at 7 pm at the River Park Branch Library.  The topic will be sleep and other challenges. Bring your baby along with any other questions you may have. Also, feel free to enter the St. Joseph County Breastfeeding Coalition Annual Beautiful Baby Photo Contest.  It is an annual fundraiser for the coalition: All babies 24 months and under are eligible. Please include with your entry: Mom’s name and contact number Baby’s first name and age Online entries must be submitted by: Tuesday June 27, 2017. Photo entries must be submitted to: sjcbeautifulbaby@aol.com Late entries will be accepted at the fair, please bring photo to the Lactation Station. Winners will be notified by phone. Photos will be on display at the Lactation Station in the Hoosier Tire Commercial Building during the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair June 30th - July 08th 2017. Votes are $1 each or 6 Votes for $5, must attend 4H-Fair to vote.

Last month was a rainy one, but we're hopeful that next week we'll be meeting up at the park! Parkovash is a quiet little park with room for mamas to walk around with their wee ones snuggled, toddlers to run, climb, and swing, and nice shady spots for babies and mamas 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!) Jessica and Juniper will be on hand to welcome you. (In case of rain or cold, we will again move to the Main Library Children's Services!) See you on Tuesday, June 6, between 10am-noon Parkovash Park 277 Parkovash Avenue South Bend, Indiana 46617 http://sbpark.org/parks/parkovash-park/