La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.
Membership in La Leche League International is $40 for one year. Membership fees help to support your local Group and the international organization. The benefits of membership include a one-year subscription to NEW BEGINNINGS magazine.
Membership can now be purchased online!
La Leche League of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to our meetings or call one of our Leaders for breastfeeding help or information. Babies are always welcome at our meetings.
Meeting Information
LLL of Bethlehem meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 514 Third Ave., Bethlehem. 10 AM - 12 noon in the nursery.
Upcoming Meeting Topics:
May 13, 2009 - The Advantages of Breastfeeding, Leader Valerie
June 10, 2009 - Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby, Leader Christy
July 18, 2009 - Overcoming Difficulties, Leader Christine
August 12, 2009 - Nutrition & Weaning, Leader RenellWANTED: Do you regularly attend Group meetings? We are looking for someone to be our new Snack Coordinator. The job is simple: Check the meeting sign-in sheet for anyone who volunteered a snack for the following meeting and call a few days before with a friendly reminder. Contact any Leader if you interested.
Playgroup
Playgroup was inspired by moms searching for a playgroup that kept with LLL philosophy. Playgroup meets at 10:30 AM on the Wednesdays the Group does not meet. Occasionally, playgroup will meet at alternative locations during the summer months. Any interested Moms can contact Wendy at 610-867-0842.
Snow Cancellation Information
If Bethlehem Area School District cancels or has a 2 hour delay, we will cancel and meet the following Wednesday. Please check your local listings for cancellation information.
Slings & The Womanly Art Of Breastfeeding For Sale
Parenting Concept Slings and copies of The Womanly Art Of Breastfeeding are available at all meetings, or contact Christy at 610-974-9095. Makes the perfect shower gifts! Proceeds benefit LLL of Bethlehem.
Upcoming Events
WORLD WALK FOR BREASTFEEDING
LLL of Bethlehem will be participating in the WORLD WALK FOR BREASTFEEDING:
WHEN: (tentatively) Sat, August 15, 2009
WHERE: The Lehigh Valley Zoo (formally Trexler Game Preserve)
Please visit www.lvzoo.org for directions.
TIME: Meet 9:45 AM, just inside the gates. Walk begins at 10 AM
*A discounted rate of $5 will be required of all participants
BRING: A lunch for you and your family. After the Walk, we will meet at the Main Pavilion for lunch
and socializing. Time is allotted for you and your family to visit the animals.
CONTACT: Christy Hume for Sponsorship and information 610-974-9095
GROUP FUNDRAISER
We will be participating in the BOSCOV'S Friends Helping Friends Day again but are waiting for a date confirmation for October 2009. Purchase your $5 coupon at the September meeting, or look for any of the Leaders at the Lehigh Valley Mall Boscov's, and receive 20% off everything you purchase that day from 10 AM - 9:30 PM. 100% of the money goes to the Group and you get a jump start on your Holiday Shopping!
SAVE THE DATE
LA LECHE LEAGUE OF EASTERN PA AREA CONFERENCE
Fun for the whole family!
Sharing Pearls of Wisdom: Celebrating 30 Years of LLL of Eastern PA
November 20, 21, 22, 2009
The Desmond Hotel, Malvern, PA
Speakers: Marian Tompson, Diana West, Kay Hoover, others TBA
Topics include breastfeeding, childbirth, parenting, fathering and much more!
Leader Information
La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. They are available by phone whenever you have breastfeeding questions or concerns.
- Annette airartista@aim.com
- Christine (610) 865-2599 bmkcct@ptd.net
- Christy (610) 974-9095 christyhume@verizon.net
- Renell (610) 997-0650 renell@rcn.com
- Valerie (610) 867-8570 valeriebittner@aim.com
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The La Leche League International mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and the mother.
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