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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 Montgomery County East, 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.

We have an e-mail list which serves as reminder for upcoming meetings and events. If you'd like to join, visit the list web page.

Meeting Information

LLL of Montgomery County East meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 217 Fernbrook Ave, Wyncote. Our meeting site can be reached by SEPTA regional rail; Jenkintown Train Station is about a 10-minute walk.

Upcoming dates and topics:

  • June 9 -- A Place in the Sun: The New Baby in the Family
  • July 14 -- Breastfeeding: Still the best choice in a polluted world
  • August 11 -- Eat this, not that!
  • September 8 -- Why not nurse?
  • October 13 -- Whose breasts are these? The role of family & society in breastfeeding
  • November 10 -- Methods of childbirth: Breastfeeding strategies after any type of birth
  • December 8 -- Holiday madness and gladness

Evening Series Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Contact Mary Ann at 215-886-1693 for more information.

Upcoming dates and topics:

  • June 15 -- Preparing for Baby
  • July 20 -- Pumping, working, & breastfeeding
  • August 17 -- Caring for your body & yourself while breastfeeding
  • September 21 -- Breastfeeding: Still the best choice in a polluted world
  • October 19 -- The business of being born
  • November 16 -- Whose breasts are these? The role of the family & society in breastfeeding
  • December 21 -- Holiday weaning?

Enrichment Meetings

La Leche League's philosophy has always celebrated the father's unique realtionship with his baby. In addition, years of experience have taught LLL that breastfeeding is enhanced and the nursing couple sustained by the loving support, help and companionship of the baby's father. As our enrichment meeting for this series, we'd like to turn our focus to the father's role in the breastfeeding family. (Dads encouraged to attend). These gatherings will be hosted by Hope Allyson at her home in Horsham, at 7 pm. Call for directions: 267-760-5620.

June 8 -- "Daddy, Daddy!" Celebrating the Ups and Downs of Fatherhood

Every time we have a meeting that focuses on a mom's support network, the one name that comes up again and again is her child's dad. In this Father's Day month, let's gather to talk about the challenges and joys of this role.

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.

  • Hope Allyson (267) 760-5620
  • Janice (215) 663-9325
  • Erin (610) 584-4177
  • Mary (215) 675-9166
  • Andy (215) 822-3964
  • Mary Ann (215) 886-1693
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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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