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.
La Leche League of Pittsburgh 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.
Meeting Information
AM Meeting Information: Please note location change starting August 2009
Meeting Time: 10 a.m. on the 3rd or 4th Thursday of each monthJune and July 2009 Location: Nursery of the Pittsburgh Mennonite Church, 4005 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh (Squirrel Hill)
June 25, 2009 (4th Thursday), Pittsburgh Mennonite Church
July 23, 2009 (4th Thursday), Pittsburgh Mennonite ChurchAugust through December 2009 Location: Squirrel Hill Library, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh (Squirrel Hill)
August 27, 2009 (4th Thursday), Squirrel Hill Library
September 24, 2009 (4th Thursday), Squirrel Hill Library
October 15, 2009 (3rd Thursday), Squirrel Hill Library
November 19, 2009 (3rd Thursday), Squirrel Hill Library
December 17, 2009 (3rd Thursday), Squirrel Hill LibraryCheck back for information about our "permanent" home for the 2010 meetings.
PM Meeting Information
Meeting Time: 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of each month
Meeting Location: Office of Patrick Thornton, 1900 Murray Avenue, Suite 303, Pittsburgh (Squirrel Hill)
RSVP to any Leader listed below for security code.June 8, 2009
July 13, 2009
August 10, 2009
September 14, 2009
October 12, 2009
November 9, 2009
December 14, 2009Special Events: Please join us at the World Breastfeeding Week picnic in Frick Park (corner of Forbes and Braddock in Regent Square) on Sunday, August 30th. Contact a Leader for more details/
Weather Advisory: Meetings will be cancelled if Pittsburgh Public Schools are closed due to weather.
It is not necessary to RSVP to attend a meeting. However, if you wish to be notified of a cancellation due to weather or personal circumstance, it is recommended that you RSVP so that we have your contact information. RSVPs are taken by Ellen Rubin at ellenjrubin@gmail.com or 412-241-0960.
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.
- Denise 412-367-7159
- Ellen 412-241-0960 ellenjrubin@gmail.com
- Holly 412-404-2242 cox.holly@gmail.com
- Kristie 412-727-2279 kristieL18@gmail.com
- Tara 412-242-2629
This Web page is maintained by ellenjrubin@gmail.com
for La Leche League of Pittsburgh East, Pennsylvania. Feedback welcome.
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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