La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.
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La Leche League of Chemung Valley, New York
La Leche League welcomes all women, together with their babies and children, who are interested in learning more about breastfeeding and mothering. Thank you for bringing quiet toys for your children, and a nutritious snack to share. In bad weather, we follow local school closings.
Chemung Valley LLL 2009 Meeting Schedule:
All meetings take place on Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the Big Flats Community Center, 476 Maple Street, Big Flats, NY 14814.
Breastfeeding Series
Date Meeting topic Jan 8 The Disadvantages of Formula Feeding Feb 12 Preparing for Birth and Breastfeeding Mar 12 Is It Normal or Does It Need Attention? Apr 9 More Than Milk: Why Breastfeed Beyond One Year May 14 Breastfeeding Versus Breast Milk Feeding Jun 11 People Before Things: Adjusting to the New Baby Jul 9 Becoming a Mother: Changes, Adjustments and Needs Aug 13 Your Baby's Changing Nutritional Needs Sep 10 How Breastfeeding Affects a Mother Oct 8 Time to Learn: Breastfeeding and Your New Baby Nov 12 Making Breastfeeding Work When Mom and Baby are Separated Dec 10 Whole Foods for the Whole Family - Annual Potato Party Mothering Matters
Date Meeting Topic Jan 22 Mothers Helping Mothers: Why La Leche League? Feb 26 Schooling Options Mar 26 Making Decisions About Vaccines Apr 23 Fertility Awareness May 28 Local Food Sources Jun 25 The Business of Being Born film Jul 23 Loving Guidance: Discipline, La Leche League Style Aug 27 World Breastfeeding Week Picnic Sep 24 Your Family's Sleep Evolution Oct 22 Breastfeeding in Popular Media Nov 19 How Children Learn Dec 17 What Are You Reading? 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 whenever you have breastfeeding questions or concerns.
- Michele (607) 733-6958 mlwlovell@msn.com
- Kate (607) 732-1835 LLLkateC@gmail.com
- Peggy (607) 562-3135 mgshultz@verizon.net
- Cynthia (607) 562-7364
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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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