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.
In bad weather, our meeting is cancelled when Elmira City Schools are closed.
Healthcare professionals are welcome to attend meetings, please call the Leader in advance.Meeting Information
LLL of Chemung Valley meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, with occasional exceptions for the holidays,
10AM-11:30PM at The Park Church, 208 W. Gray St., Elmira, NY. Driving directions to The Park Church.
(Meeting location subject to change; call a Leader to confirm location.)Breastfeeding Series
Date Meeting topic Jan 12 The A to Z Disadvantages of Formula Feeding Feb 9 Is Breastfeeding Part of Your Birth Plan? Mar 8 Getting Help With Breastfeeding Questions & Concerns Apr 12 Why Your Toddler Wants to Nurse May 10 Coping With Others' Attitudes About Breastfeeding Jun 14 What a New Mother Wants Jul 12 Your Breastfeeding Goals and How to Meet Them Aug 9 Ways to Wean Sep 13 Breastfeeding Myths and Truths Oct 11 Why Baby Wants to Nurse Nov 8 What Helps You Breastfeed Dec 13 Improving Family Nutrition - Annual Potato Party Mothering Matters
Date Meeting Topic Jan 26 Sibling Relationships Feb 23 Moms' Sanity Savers Mar 22 Schooling Options Apr 26 Sharing Personal Passions May 24 One-Tank Trips with Kids Jun 28 "Babies" film and discussion Jul 26 What Mothers Need to Know Before They're Mothers Aug 23 World Breastfeeding Week Picnic Sep 27 Raising Children You'll Like As Adults Oct 25 Living with Less Nov 29 How Our Upbringing Influences Our Parenting Dec 20 What Are You Reading? and Book Exchange Please download our trifold brochure for your own convenience or to share with new mothers.
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 or email whenever you have breastfeeding questions or concerns.
Kate
(607) 732-1835
LLLkateC@gmail.comPeggy
(607) 737-0777
LLLPeggyS@gmail.comCynthia
(607) 562-7364
bigmassey2417@aol.com
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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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