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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. Thank you for bringing quiet toys for your children, and a nutritious snack to share. In bad weather, we follow local school closings.
Chemung Valley LLL 2010 Meeting Schedule:
All meetings take place on Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:30 AM, at the Horseheads 1st United Methodist Church (Call a Leader to confirm location)
Breastfeeding Series
Date Meeting topic Jan 14 How Breastfeeding Benefits the Family Feb 11 Siblings and the Breastfed Baby Mar 11 Your Mothering Evolution Apr 8 Ready for Solids? May 13 Breastfeeding in the World Around Us Jun 10 How Breastfeeding Affects Fathering Jul 8 Questions Mothers Ask Aug 12 How Weaning Happens Sep 9 Why Do You Breastfeed? Oct 14 Birthing Your Breastfed Baby Nov 11 Giving Thanks: Breastfeeding Support Dec 9 Nutritional Know-How - Annual Potato Party Mothering Matters
Date Meeting Topic Jan 28 Babywearing: Show and Tell Feb 25 Sharing Birth Stories Mar 25 Parenting Pre-Schoolers Apr 22 Food Preservation May 27 Safe & Appropriate Toys Jun 24 Travel Tips for Moms on the Move Jul 22 What is Gentle Discipline? Aug 26 World Breastfeeding Week Picnic Sep 23 Sibling Relationships Oct 28 Sustainable Holidays Nov 18 Winter Blues? How Do You Handle Life in the Cold? Dec 16 What Are You Reading? 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 whenever you have breastfeeding questions or concerns.
- Kate (607) 732-1835 LLLkateC@gmail.com
- Michele (607) 733-6958 mlwlovell@msn.com
- Peggy (607) 562-3135 mgshultz@verizon.net
- Cynthia (607) 562-7364
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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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