La Leche League of South Bend

Hello Mamas! At the next morning meeting we're going to explore our feelings about the transition to becoming a Mother, and managing those early days and months with baby. This new role can surprise us, rock us to our cores, and bore us silly, all in the space of an hour.  It's  intense, le arning your baby's signals, needs, and routines, not to mention trying to maintain relationships and at least some basic hygiene ;) How have you found this transition? What has helped you through it? Join us on Tuesday to share these thoughts and others. And we always make space for any other breastfeeding concerns or questions you may have! Looking forward to seeing you Tuesday, November 28th at 10:15am . Harris Branch Library 51446 Elm Road Granger, IN 46530 Note: This is the last meeting at Harris Branch Library. We will be meeting at Bittersweet Branch Library starting in January. There will be no meeting on December 26th. Here are two of my very fav...

Hello Everyone! We are meeting this week! At our next meeting we'll share our ideas about dealing with the holidays as parents of littles. Do you have tips for fielding  family  questions/ opinions about parenting  and  breastfeeding choices? Traveling  with babies  and  children? Keeping ourselves  and  our kids healthy in the midst of cookies  and  germs?  Trying to maintain some semblance of routine amongst the craziness? Of course we will always have time for concerns you might have  and  insights you'd like to share, along with general chatting, support,  and   library perusal. We're looking forward to seeing you at  10:00 am   Tuesday, November 21st Sunnyside  Presbyterian  Church 115 S. Frances St. South Bend, IN 46617 Here is some lovely language for extended  family  from  The Womanly Art of...

Join us Tuesday, November 14 at 7 pm, River Park Branch Library. This meeting is not only for you mothers, but your partners and support people also.  How do we find support for breastfeeding? What role do partners play in our baby's lives?  What if they are gone for an extended time?  How do we make it all work, whether we stay home or return to a job? Come share your ideas and concerns.  Expectant parents, babies all welcome.

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...

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:// supportingbre...

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.

Hello Mamas! 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 of the more 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  Tuesday, September 26 @10:15am Harris Branch Library 51446 Elm Road Granger, IN 46530 An important rundown on safe  babywearing :  http://www.s choolofbabywearing.com/Images/ TICKS.pdf Here is an article about the drawbacks of over-using strollers and carseats: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/wom en/mother-tongue/10693168/Leav ing-infants-in-buggies-may-cau se-long-te...