LLL of Garland is convenient to the cities of Garland, Murphy, Sachse, Wylie, Rowlett, Rockwall, Mesquite, and outlying towns East of Dallas County.
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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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.
La Leche League of Garland, Texas: Over 35 Years Serving Garland's Mothers and Babies
All breastfeeding and expectant mothers interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend meetings, and call our Leaders for breastfeeding help or information. Children of all ages are always welcome at our meetings.
Meeting Information
LLL of Garland meets the second Thursday of each month. Please arrive by 9:45 a.m. so we can begin our Topic at 10:00 am. We typically end by around 11:45 am.
Our kind host is Grandview Baptist Church, Hwy 30 & Northwest Hwy, at 1401 Hwy I-30, Mesquite, TX, 75150. Please contact a Group Leader for directions or other information.
2010 Meeting Dates and Topics
- Jan 14 - Great Expectations: Breastfeeding Benefits Everyone
- Feb 11 - Realistic Expectations: A New Baby in Your Family
- Mar 11 - What to Expect: Knowing What is Normal - Avoiding Problems
- Apr 8 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner: Beginning Solid Foods. (Potluck After)
- May 13 - What is in it for me? Advantages for Mothers Who Breastfeed
- Jun 10 - What can I do? The Father's Role in Breastfeeding
- Jul 8 - When will this get Easier? Rising to the Challenge of Breastfeeding
- Aug 12 - Are we there yet? Nutrition in Pregnancy and After - Weaning. (Potluck After)
- Sept 9 - 101 Advantages of Breastfeeding - Including Positive Immunities
- Oct 7 - Baby is here! Have no Fear! La Leche League Can Help You!
- Nov 11 - It is Hard to be Thankful for Everything! Overcoming Difficult Situations.
- Dec 9 - What Are You Feeding Him?! Healthy Eating Habits During the Holidays! (Potluck After)
Toddler Meetings
Toddler meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Call a Leader for meeting location.2010 Meeting Dates and Topics
- January 20th - Benefits of Breastfeeding a Toddler
- February 17th - Loving Guidance
- March 17th - Controlling the Chaos - Home organization and living with less
- April 21st - Where the Wild Things Are - Understanding, accepting, and easing your toddler's fears
- May 19th - Mothering More than One - Nursing while pregnant, tandem nursing, and sibling rivalry
- June 16th - I’m Awake, You’re Awake - Nighttime nursing
- July 21st - Peer Pressure - How to survive in a world that tells us what to do - Learning to trust our own instincts
- August 18th - Mom’s Mental Health - Meeting our own needs while nurturing our children
- September 15th - Breastfeeding and Sexuality
- October 20th - The Challenges and Rewards of Toddler Nursing
- November 17th - Toddler Nutrition and Weaning - Bring a snack and recipe to share
- December 15th - Book Club - Bring a favorite children's book to share
Enrichment Meetings
Enrichment Meetings have a variety of subjects. They are held on the fourth Thursday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Locations change monthly. These meetings are open to La Leche League Group Members for discussion of different enrichment topics. For dates & locations, call Group Leaders.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.
Please state you are looking for La Leche League help when you call the Leader!
- Alison - 972-698-9988
- Cassie - 972-679-6564
- Elena - 214-348-4753
- Diana - 972-202-7644 (English & Spanish speaking)
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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