February Happenings

Now that the groundhog has predicted early spring...
Maybe that means that none of these meetings will be cancelled for weather.

Series Meeting at Woodford's Church Portland on February 6th, 9:30AM-11:00AM

Series Meeting at People's Church South Portland on February 13th, 5:30PM-7:00PM

Toddler Meeting at Woodford's Church Portland on February 27th, 9:30AM-11:00AM

Why Attend a Meeting?

Many mothers begin attending La Leche League Meetings during pregnancy.    The information received may prove vital to a mother when her baby arrives.  If you are already nursing your baby, our meetings will provide a time to socialize, share mothering experiences with other mothers, and have your questions answered. Any time is the right time to attend a meeting. Mothers and their children are welcome at any of the above meetings.

LLL Group Membership

While being a member of LLL is not a requirement to attend meetings, many mothers find the extra support they receive by becoming a member invaluable.  For a $40 annual membership, members receive a subscription to LLL’s bimonthly breastfeeding journal for parents, NEW BEGINNINGS.  Members also receive discounts on most purchases of books and other items from the LLL catalogue.  Dues can be paid to Catherine at any of the above meetings.

Why Breastfeed?

Human milk is the ultimate in renewable resources.  It’s there as soon as the baby arrives, in the quantity the baby needs, for as long as the mother and baby want it.  Not only that, but in most cases it doesn’t require any preparation on the mother’s part.  The baby is put to the breast and the milk starts to flow. 

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, medical research has demonstrated that breastfed babies, compared to babies who are not breastfed, have higher IQs and fewer illnesses.  This includes acute illnesses such as ear infections as well as chronic diseases such as asthma, obesity, diabetes and allergies.  The benefits for breastfeeding mothers have been documented also.  Research has demonstrated a lowered incidence of diseases such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer and osteoporosis among women who have breastfed.  There is also evidence that women who breastfeed have an earlier return to their prepregnant weight. 

Breastmilk has never been recalled and it contains no genetically modified ingredients!