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 USA can be obtained from your local La Leche League Group. Membership fees help to support your local Group, LLL USA, and LLL International. The benefits of membership vary from Group to Group. Ask your LLL Leader how to receive a free electronic copy of New Beginnings.
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.
WANTED: Nutritious Snacks are always welcomed and appreciated at meetings. Won't you bring one to share? Please remember that mothers are concerned about their toddlers filling up on cakes and cookies right before lunch. Think fruits, hummus, & bagels. Whole Foods For The Whole Family by LLLI provides lots of inspiration!
Playgroup
Playgroup was inspired by moms searching for a playgroup that kept with LLL philosophy. Playgroup meets at 10:30 on the Wednesdays the Group does not meet. Occasionally, playgroup will meet at alternative locations during the summer months. For more information, please contact our playgroup coordinator Meg Besterci, 484-895-7109.
Group Annual Holiday Party!
WHEN: December 10, 2011
TIME: 6 - 9 PM
WHERE: at the home of Group Leader Valerie Bittner
WHAT TO BRING: Your husbands, family and a covered dish to share! Member's with last names beginning with A-G bring Entrees, H-M Appetizers, N-T Desserts, U-Z Desserts. Beverages provided.
RSVP: valeriebittner@aim.com let me know what you are bringing and if you need directions.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.
World Walk For Breastfeeding Update:
Group members & Leaders enjoyed a fabulous World Walk around Steel Stacks on August 20th. We are still collecting sponsor monies through Sept. 30th. To contribute please go to lllusa.org and click "Click Here to Donate to WBW Celebrations". Please write in "LLL of Bethlehem, PA" as the entity you wish to credit.
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.
Twins Bobby in blue FREE to a good home. If you or a friend is expecting twins, we would love to pass it along as our gift.
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.
- Christine (610) 865-2599 bmkcct@ptd.net
- Christy (610) 974-9095 christyhume@zoho.com
- Valerie valeriebittner@aim.com (emails go straight to Valerie's Blackberry)
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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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