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LLL Meeting - Starting Solids/Family Nutrition

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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? Next week's morning 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. Looking forward to seeing you Tuesday, October 24th at 10:15am. Harris Branch Library 51446 Elm Road Granger, IN 46530 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 bab

LLL meeting - Birth

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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 17th 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. wordpress.com/2016/09/05/ breastfeeding

LLL Evening Mtg. Trick or Treat

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Join us at River Park Branch Library on Tuesday, October 10 at 7 p.m. to discuss your favorite breastfeeding tricks and treats.  What is some breastfeeding or parenting wisdom you would like to share with others?  What are some of your favorite "treats" or things you enjoy most about breastfeeding?  Bring along any other questions you have.  Expectant mothers and babies are welcome.