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 Central Montgomery County, 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.
For the latest group updates, visit our Facebook page.
Meeting Information
All meetings are held at The Central Schwenkfelder Church, Rt. 363 Valley Forge Rd, in Worcester. (Across from Merrymead Farm.)
Series Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 10 A.M. Topics will range from the "how-to's" of breastfeeding to support for parenting concerns. Children are welcome!
Upcoming dates and topics:
Jan. 7 - Nutrition and Weaning
Feb. 4 - Advantages of Breastfeeding
Mar. 4 - The Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby
Apr. 1 - The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties
May 6 - Nutrition and Weaning
Jun. 3 - Advantages of Breastfeeding
Jul. 1 - The Birth of Your Baby and Baby's First Weeks
August - World Breastfeeding Week! Watch for the date and location
Sep. 2 - The Myths and Truths of Breastfeeding
Oct. 7 - Thoughts on Weaning
Nov. 4 - Research Proves the Superiority of Human Milk
December - Stay tuned for details on our annual holiday fundraiser!Toddler Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 10 A.M. Discussions will focus on the special needs of the nursing toddler and mother, as well as parenting information relevant to toddler concerns. Children are welcome!
Upcoming dates and topics:
Jan. 13 - Toddler Q & A
Feb. 10 - Gentle Discipline
Mar. 10 - Breastfeeding Beyond the First Year
Apr. 14 - Toddler-friendly Foods
May 12 - Toddler Q & A
Jun. 9 - Meeting in the Park -- Location TBA
Jul. 14 - Meeting in the Park -- Location TBA
August - World Breastfeeding Week! Watch for the date and location
Sep. 8 - Playgroups and Preschool Options in the Area
Oct. 13 - Non-nightmarish Bedtime Routines
Nov. 10 - Grateful for Kids
December - Stay tuned for details on our annual holiday fundraiser!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.
- Vincie 215-412-0417
- Wei 610-389-9195
- Karen 610-287-2794
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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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