Jeannie Babb Taylor: Obscure parenting tips for the creative and the desperate Jun 10, 2008
Toss their tips and trust the breastfeeding experts at La Leche League for infant feeding advice. Of course, some commercial offerings can be a blessing. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Community Notes Jun 10, 2008
PERU Illinois Valley La Leche League, a breastfeeding support group, will meet at 9:30 a.m. June 19 in Webster Park, Spring Valley. This monthly group is designed to help mothers gain knowledge and support from other breastfeeding moms. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Playing the cards of parenting May 21, 2008
But it s a bummer to know that the term Grandparents Talk is a trademark, and that women are paying consultants 150 an hour instead of calling their own moms or the always wise and always free La Leche League ... TK wrote on May 20, 2008 10:05 PM:" Maybe it's a bummer that a woman would pay a high-priced lactation consultant instead of another mom or La Leche League, but perhaps it's even sadder how many women don't have other moms to offer advice or have friendly LLL folks to talk to. I had a... (Longview Daily News, WA)
About Town for May 20, 2008 May 20, 2008
La Leche League to begin series. Learn more about the advantages of breastfeeding for baby and the whole family, borrow books on breastfeeding and parenting and meet other mothers and mothers-to-be at a new series of four monthly meetings. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Beloved pastor at First Congregational UCC heeds call to another church Apr 17, 2008
King also opened the doors of the church for local groups such as Narcotics Anonymous, La Leche League and the annual Prelude to Spring Orchestra Tea, which the church has hosted for the past 10 years. King said he enjoys watching the congregation become more involved in the community through these outreach and open-door programs, and congregants suspect he ll fit well into his new church. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Nurse, all-around doer Dottie Stevens, 87, dies Mar 22, 2008
In addition to Scenic General Women's Auxiliary, Townsend Opera Players and Friends Outside, she was active in family planning, La Leche League and Delta Blood Bank. In addition to her son Roy and daughter Susan, both of Modesto, Mrs. Stevens is survived by her children, Jennie Garrison of Modesto; Christine Kradjian of Hillsborough; Patrick Stevens of Portland, Ore. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Health Notes: March 6, 2008 Mar 7, 2008
La Leche League accredits Peggy Totten as leader La Leche League International has accredited Peggy Totten as a leader. Totten joins Kathleen Tuttle in serving mothers and babies in the greater Marco area. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Read what you can expect in that first year Mar 1, 2008
Another book published by an organization is The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International, a nonprofit group that supports breastfeeding. This book is specific to the topic of breastfeeding and answers concerns on that topic. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
La Leche League Feb 14, 2008
Lebanon Express: Calendar. Welcome to the Lebanon-Express. (Lebanon Express, OR)
From the health department Feb 9, 2008
KEWANEE Officials at the Henry and Stark County Health Departments report the La Leche League of Henry and Stark Counties next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 ... Then you will want the information and encouragement that La Leche League provides ... Leaders are experienced breastfeeding mothers, accredited by La Leche League International. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
F.Y.I. (Feb. 5) (52) Feb 5, 2008
La Leche League of Corvallis, 10 a.m., First Congregational Church, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road. Breastfeeding information and support for expectant and breastfeeding mothers. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Close knit: Weekly gatherings tie knitters together Jan 14, 2008
I guess people could hear what we were saying in the children's section, confessed Erin Reagan, a knitter who is a busy mom, Missoula La Leche League leader and self-described sock hussy, who loves nothing more than the handiwork that produces good socks. It was never our intention to offend anyone, but it is easy sometimes we get talking and get carried away. (Missoulian, MT)
Club Happenings for January 9, 2008 Jan 9, 2008
La Leche League starts new group. A new La Leche League group has started up in Lompoc to provide information and encouragement to anyone interested in breastfeeding ... Leaders are experienced breastfeeding mothers, accredited by La Leche League International. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Sleeping with parents can be a deadly habit for children Jan 8, 2008
But some parenting groups, like the La Leche League International, say if done properly, it encourages breast-feeding and bonding between parent and child. Dr. M. Michael Eisenfeld, of All Children's Hospital, said he thinks many parents realize the dangers of co-sleeping but continue to do it anyway. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Katherine Bramhall: An indefatigable midwife from U.S. Jan 8, 2008
With the help of two Vermont bloggers and the La Leche League in Boston, where she once worked as a holistic health practitioner, she also collected more than 400 receiving blankets for newborns in Bali. "It may seem like nothing to you and me, but a clean, warm blanket is a big deal to poor people who have nothing in Ubud," she said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
A better baby bottle? Jan 2, 2008
It didn't hurt that Harden's wife has been a leader in the La Leche League, a breastfeeding-support nonprofit. Harden liked Prentiss' original line of thinking -- that of trying to create a bottle that would simulate the natural experience. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Entries for the Daily Chronicle's Online Community Calendar and the Daily Planner Dec 25, 2007
La Leche League: 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Barnes , 2439 Sycamore Road in DeKalb ... La Leche League of Sandwich: 7:15-9 p.m. at Valley West Community Hospital. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Lanolin Treatment for Nipple Pain Dec 14, 2007
However, the only nipple ointment approved by The La Leche League International is Lansinoh ... La Leche League International, 2003. (Suite101.com)
Successful Breast-Feeding Nov 4, 2007
and a leader for La Leche League International, which promotes breast-feeding ... Or see a lactation consultant -- you can ask your doctor or the La Leche League for a referral. (U.S. News & World Report)
Bulletin board Oct 24, 2007
La Leche League of Silver Lake meets the second Thursday of each month. We will meet at the Duxbury Free Library on Alden Street in the Merry Room at 7:15 p.m. For breastfeeding questions or further meeting information please contact Lisa 781-829-9075 or Krishyon 781-294-7477. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Regional calendar Oct. 4 edition Oct 6, 2007
Thursday, Oct. 11 La leche league The La League provides breastfeeding support and information through monthly meetings with accredited leaders and mother-to-mother support. The Lexington group meets the second Thursday of each month at the Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Ave. The Lexington group attracts women from Lexington and surrounding towns. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Mass Breastfeeding Demonstration To Be Held Sep 9, 2007
But members of La Leche League, an international breast milk advocacy group, say that moms in Southern California are still getting hassled by persons offended to the point of challenging or castigating nursing moms in public. Photo Gallery. (NBC4.tv, CA)
September support groups Aug 25, 2007
La Leche League of Racine. A breast-feeding support group for pregnant women and nursing mothers, 10 a.m. second Wednesday. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
La Leche League hopes businesses will use logo to show support for breastfeeding Aug 22, 2007
Alyssa Blom and daughter, Alana, right, take part in La Leche League of Ames at Northminster Presbyterian Church ... " Laura Duck, mother of 8-month-old Evabelle Stokes, said she would appreciate knowing about businesses that support breastfeeding for their customers, but she'd really like to hear that more businesses are supporting breastfeeding employees. "Not a lot of companies understand how they can be supportive of breastfeeding," said Duck, who lives in Ames. Little things like providing... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Breastfeeding group to meet in Dacula Aug 7, 2007
The La Leche League of Dacula will meet at Hamilton Mill United Methodist from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Tuesday. The church is across Hog Mountain Road from Little Mulberry Park. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Advocate nurses breastfeeding's future Aug 4, 2007
"We don't encourage women's confidence in their bodies during the birth process." As an international board certified lactation consultant and long-time supporter of the advocacy group known as the La Leche League, Campbell said she's see some "worst case scenarios." The problem, as Campbell sees it, is one of perception ... " From a health standpoint, Campbell said, the benefits of nursing - and she recommends that a mother and child continue to nurse "as long as the baby and mother are... (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Breast milk best for babies' growth Jul 31, 2007
The La Leche League of Metro Jackson and the Mississippi Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic invite nursing moms to come to the clinic at 10 a.m. Aug. 8, to be a part of the Guinness World Record on Simultaneous Breastfeeding in a Single Site event in conjunction with WABA. Registration begins at 9 a.m. For more information, call the clinic at (601) 898-7979. On Aug. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the La Leche League will sponsor a family fun day at Park Place Baptist Church in Pearl. (The Clarion-Ledger)
More Than 100 Sick After Convention At Hilton Jul 29, 2007
The Chicago Department of Public Health has received more than 100 reports of illnesses from people who went to the La Leche League International 50th Anniversary Conference on July 20 to 23 ... The health department is also working with officials from La Leche League International officials to track down the more than 1,500 people who were at the conference. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Jeannie Babb Taylor: Milk and honey --- Parenting with love Jul 6, 2007
Interestingly, La Leche League has really embraced this type of positive parenting. (La Leche League is a worldwide breastfeeding advocacy group, so we ll put them in the milk category of milk and honey ... La Leche League s ideas are often criticized as overly permissive, but I ve found that many of their suggestions are just a matter of basic respect. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
June 12 Your Community in Brief Jun 13, 2007
La Leche League of Albany will host an open house and demonstrate a variety of baby-carrying items at the Albany Public Library from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Volunteers will be available to answer questions about breastfeeding and La Leche League ... La Leche League is an international nonprofit nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, mother-to-mother support and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
At your service Jun 11, 2007
La Leche League of Flagler-Palm Coast: Information of breast-feeding. (386) 447-5569. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Working Mothers Can Breastfeed Jun 2, 2007
Discussing the plan to continue breastfeeding upfront is important, conferring with Human Resources about policies, bringing information from La Leche League, or providing a personalized timeline and plan for when and where pumping needs to take place are all methods for women to negotiate with employers. Like anything else, creating a feasible situation for pumping at work takes some effort, a lot of patience and support, and a little creativity, but it is a rewarding long-term decision for... (Suite101.com)
Around the Valley May 31, 2007
La Leche League info. MONTROSE A new series of La Leche League meetings are being held at The First Church of the Nazarene in Montrose. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
La Leche League to hold open house May 31, 2007
La Leche League of Albany will host an open house and demonstrate a variety of baby-carrying items from 10 a.m. to noon, June 16, at the Albany Public Library, 1390 Waverly Drive S.E.. Volunteers will be available to answer questions about breastfeeding and La Leche League ... La Leche League is an international nonprofit nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, mother-to-mother support and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
JULIE DEARDORFF: Breast-feeding by another woman May 16, 2007
Even La Leche League International advises its breast-feeding coaches about the potential problems with wet or cross-nursing ... La Leche League is a militant group of "breast-feeding Nazis.". (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Breast milk bill clears Legislature May 10, 2007
Members of the La Leche League of Albany, which supports and encourages breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be, are pleased with the proposal ... The La Leche League meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the fourth-floor conference room of Samaritan Albany General Hospital. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Mother's milk of the left, right not set in stone Apr 22, 2007
The La Leche League, formed in 1956 to promote breast-feeding, became a lightning rod for the highly politicized squabble, often denounced by liberals as a reactionary organization that advocated the subjugation of women. But this was merely a pause in the issue's evolution. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Outsourcing Breast Milk Apr 22, 2007
Rhonda Shaw, a sociologist who studies shared nursing in New Zealand, where the trend is also up, says many confuse "adult meanings of eroticism with breast feeding ... Sometimes people associate a woman breast-feeding another woman's baby with pedophilia." Even the pro-nursing group La Leche League has concerns about milk sharing because, in addition to helpful immunities and antibodies, viruses can be passed through breast milk. But women who share milk say it's good for babies and moms. (Time.com)
Breastfeeding mom booted from popular Boca Raton restaurant Apr 21, 2007
Mary Lofton, a spokeswoman for the breastfeeding advocacy group La Leche League International, said her organization fields occasional complaints about these incidents, but it doesn't keep statistics. Last week, a mother in Texas got into a dispute over breastfeeding her son in the lounge of the Ronald McDonald House in Houston. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Your Community Calendar: Things to do in Delaware County Apr 18, 2007
La Leche League of Delaware County/Main Line Support Group: Series of meetings geared toward expectant mothers and mothers with nursing babies and for mothers of toddlers are held at the following locations: 10 a.m. April 25 at Media Presbyterian Church, 30 E. Baltimore Ave. For information call Barb (610) 892-9787 or Theresa (484) 461-9199. Toddler groups featuring topics of interest to mothers nursing beyond a year, meets 10 a.m. April 19 in a member's home in Merion. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Mothers selling breast milk ... to men Apr 12, 2007
Kathy Lebbing, a lactation consultant and volunteer for La Leche League, agrees the risks are high. "Who knows what they are selling?" she said. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Your Community Calendar: Get Involved! Apr 7, 2007
This month John Clairmont will speak on "Collecting Live Rood. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. An auction of fish, plants and equipment supplies follows the discussion. Admission is free and open to all ages. For information contact Marilyn Kurman at (610) 447-0786 or Ed Keene at (610) 586-7250. Delaware County Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association: Meets 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Lansdowne Avenue and Baily Road, Darby. Call Joe at (877) 687-9552. Delaware County Kennel... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Breastfeeding reduces HIV transmission from mother to child Apr 1, 2007
La Leche League International, Plume, $11 ... - Get Breastfeeding Help, La Leche League Alumnae, Make a Donation, Mother-to-Mother Forums. (SpiritIndia)
Evidence suggests more women are breast-feeding their children until they're toddlers and older Mar 31, 2007
No one keeps count beyond 18 months, not even La Leche League International, a lactation support system. Katherine Dettwyler , the nation's leading breast-feeding researcher, says women who continue to nurse typically keep quiet about it, sometimes even to family members, because the culture is so biased against it. (Boston Globe)
New Test Could Detect Alcohol In Breast Milk Mar 27, 2007
For general information or tips on breastfeeding: American College of Nurse-Midwives, breastfeeding promotion site, American Pregnancy Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, La Leche League International, The National Women's Health Information Center, , breastfeeding hotline: (800) 994-9662 United States Breastfeeding Committee. Copyright 2007 by. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Web site offers parents resource Mar 25, 2007
org, includes videos, event listings and links to local programs like Head Start and the La Leche League and is intended as a resource for parents, grandparents and community members and includes safety ideas, parenting tips and breastfeeding support. The site is part of Winona s Early Childhood Initiative, a recent local effort to support education for young children from birth to five years old. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Spotsylvania calendar Feb 13, 2007
La Leche League of Fredericksburg Meetings, 10 a.m. at Salem Church Library, 540/371-8813; and 7 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Southpoint Center, 540/785-5849. Anyone nursing, interested in learning about breastfeeding or pregnant is invited to attend. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Medical notes Jan 17, 2007
Portage County La Leche League Breast-feeding support group -- 7 p.m., Robinson Memorial Hospital, 6847 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna. Free. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Crop for a cause at Messiah Lutheran Jan 7, 2007
Messiah Lutheran Church will host a "Crop for La Leche League" day Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Energize your albums, organize photos and personalize your pages while benefiting La Leche League. Cost is 25 and includes lunch. (Madison County Record, AL)
La Leche League seeks new members Jan 4, 2007
Then you will want the information and encouragement that La Leche League provides. Leaders are experienced breastfeeding mothers, accredited by La Leche League International. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
