La Leche League of South Bend

Don't forget to join other breastfeeding families and advocates at the park on Saturday!

 At our next meeting we're going to explore our feelings about the intense transition to becoming a Mother. This new role can surprise us, rock us to our cores, and bore us silly, all in the space of an hour. How do we reconcile the popular image of the SuperMom with our own daily realities? And how about caring for ourselves in ways that don't disregard the needs of our babies and toddlers? What are some successes you've found for safe ways to exercise, eat well, sleep enough, and bring baby along for the ride? Come ready to seek comfort in those who understand, and share ideas and strategies. And we always make space for any other breastfeeding concerns or questions you may have! See you  Tuesday, July 22 at10am Women's Care Center 360 N. Notre Dame Ave. South Bend, Indiana 46617 **Don't forget about the St. Joseph County Breastfeeding Coalition World Breastfeeding Week Picnic**

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 baby? How do you divvy up household chores? 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. See you on: Tuesday, July 15 at 10am Sun...

"Starting Solids and Family Nutrition" will be the topic four our meeting Tuesday, July 8 at 7 pm, River Park Branch Library.  What are some good starting foods to give a baby?   How can you tell when you baby is ready for solids?   What are some handy snacks to give a toddler?   What are you favorite, simple, nutritious family meals?   Bring baby along and join in the discussion.  We are also here to support you with any breastfeeding related questions or problems.

Tomorrow is the day of the LLL of South Bend Family Picnic!  Pack a picnic lunch and join us at Potawatomi Park between 10-1 to visit and play with other LLL families! We are also doing a photo fundraiser for our local group--see the attached notice! The FB invitation is here--feel free to invite friends, and you are certainly welcome to come even if you don't RSVP! https://www.facebook.com/events/265456876992513/?ref=22 And on Tuesday we'll be at Parkovash Park for our monthly playgroup, where there is room for mamas to walk around with their wee ones snuggled in slings, 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 inutero!)  Our new playgroup hosts, Sarah and her little one Alice, will be there to greet friends, old and new! See you on Tuesday, July 1, between 10am-noon Parkovash Park ...

What do you love about wearing your baby or toddler? What has been challenging your babywearing plans? How has babywearing helped with breastfeeding and general bonding? 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 on 10am Tuesday, June 24 Women's Care Center 360 N. Notre Dame Ave. South Bend, Indiana 46617 And don't forget about our LLL Family Picnic coming up on Saturday, June 28!