Interested in La Leche League Leadership?

Come to Big Sky Bakery at Woodford's Corner Portland Wednesday May 15th at 9:30 to talk about La Leche League Leadership.

May Meetings

Series Meeting at Woodford's Church Portland on May 1st, 9:30AM-11:00AM

Series Meeting at People's Church South Portland on May 8th, 5:30PM-7:00PM

Toddler Meeting at Woodford's Church Portland on May 22nd, 9:30AM-11:00AM

 This month there will be a gathering for all mothers who are interested in learning more about becoming a La Leche League Leader. 

The general purpose of LLL is to help the mother learn to breastfeed her baby, to encourage good mothering through breastfeeding, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding and related subjects.

Leaders know the importance of one mother helping another to recognize and understand the needs of her child and to find the best means of fulfilling those needs. Leaders provide information and support so that each mother can make the decisions which are best for her family.

Parenting and Breastfeeding Conference this month

Series Meeting at Woodford's Church Portland on April 3rd, 9:30AM-11:00AM

Series Meeting at People's Church South Portland on April 10th, 5:30PM-7:00PM

Toddler Meeting at Woodford's Church Portland on April 24th, 9:30AM-11:00AM


Up Coming!

 Maine/New Hampshire Area Conference

April 27th at New Franklin School Portsmouth, NH

 

Eat Local

Register here: http://menhconference.org/register/phase1/?ct=1

March Events

In like a lion out like a lamb

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

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

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


Up Coming!

 Maine/New Hampshire Area Conference

April 27th at New Franklin School Portsmouth, NH

Eat Local

More information will be coming!

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.

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!

January Happenings

La Leche League of Portland will be holding three meetings this month. 

Series Meetings will be held on:

January 2nd 9:30-11:00AM at Woodfords Congregational Church in Portland

January 9th 5:30-7:00PM at People's United Methodist Church in South Portland

   There will also be a Toddler Meeting 

January 23rd 9:30-11:00AM at Woodfords Congregational Church in Portland



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.

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.
Meetings are open to all women interested in breastfeeding.

Directions to New Series Meetings in South Portland

New Series Meetings to be held 
second Wednesday 5:30-7:00PM at

People's United Methodist Church, 
310 Broadway, South Portland. 




First Meeting will be January 9th, 2013.


Driving directions

FROM THE NORTH on I-295: Take Exit 6A (Forest Ave.) and bear right. Bear right again onto State Street (Route 77.) Follow all the way across the Casco Bay Bridge. Go straight onto Broadway. The church is at the 3rd traffic light- and sits between Mussey and Harriet Streets.

FROM THE NORTH OR SOUTH on the Maine Turnpike: Exit 7 to Route 1. Take a left on Route 1 North. Bear right onto Broadway at Cash Corner just beyond Dairy Queen. Follow 8 more traffic lights to Mussey St. The church is between Mussey and Harriet Streets.

Park along Harriet Street or in the lot by the playground and enter through the playground door. Go down the stairs. We will meet in the nursery rooms.