As La Leche League Leaders we are often called or emailed when a mother has questions or concerns about weaning. We are hoping to discuss some of them at our Mt. Pleasant meeting this morning.
Here are a few of the most common ones.
Sometimes the mother and nursling will decide it is indeed time to wean. Other times the mother will find strategies or information to help her continue nursing her nursling and meet her breastfeeding goals.
• I have to have a medical procedure such as an MRI, X-ray, CAT scan, ultrasound, mammogram.
• I need to take a radioactive drink for a test in the hospital.
• My baby is sick and requires hospitalization.
• I need to be hospitalized due to an illness.
• I resent nursing all the time and want my body back!
• I want my child to eat more. The doctor advises that we wean to improve appetite.
• I need to get my baby on more of a schedule and nursing isn’t working into our schedule.
• The baby has a rash or colic and I think is allergic to my milk or something in my milk.
• I need to lose/gain weight or I am losing/gaining weight. I want to begin an exercise program or diet plan.
• I want to be able to have a drink of alcohol with dinner and to go out with friends and drink.
• I am getting a lot of pressure about weaning from my close relatives/friends/neighbors.
• I have a business or vacation trip planned in the near future.
• The dentist tells me that I must wean because nursing is causing cavities.
• My child is xyz weeks/months/years old so I think it is time to wean.
• I am having a surgical procedure or other medical procedure that requires anesthesia.
• I am going back to work or school soon and can’t or don’t want to pump while at work or school.
• My partner is jealous of nursing time and wants to spend more time with me.
• I am anxious about nursing in public at this age and the reaction of strangers.
• I need to take a medication so the doctor said I need to wean.
• My toddler is starting a new daycare/my child is starting preschool.
• My baby is teething, has teeth or has bitten or I am afraid will bite me!
• My pediatrician/friend/mother says I need to start solids because the baby weighs xyz.
• My friends who have babies have weaned by now. My sister weaned her children by this age. My mom or mother-in-law weaned her children by this age.
• My 6-9 month baby keeps getting distracted and seems to be self weaning.
• I feel like a human pacifier! I feel touched out.
• The baby suddenly refuses to nurse. Is this a nursing strike or is it time to wean?
• Nursing is taking up a lot of time in my life. I can’t get things done that I need to do.
• Nursing is not going well! I am in pain, I have mastitis/thrush/blisters/etc.
• I am trying to get pregnant and am concerned that I won’t have fertility.
• I am pregnant and am not sure if I should wean.
• What does “don’t offer, don’t refuse” mean? When can I start this?
• My child is a mamma’s boy/clingy girl, too shy.
• I am exhausted and need to sleep. Should I night wean or just stop nursing?
• I feel guilty that I enjoy nursing too much.
• I have to start a chemotherapy in the near future.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Friday December 3rd Free LLL Meeting
Come join us this Friday at the NEW permanent location!
The First Friday of the month: Friday December 3rd, 2010 at 10:15 am.
Our new permanent location is St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 440 Whilden Street, Mt. Pleasant. The parking lot is on Venning Street and so is the entrance to the church. We will have signs directing you to the room.
La Leche League Meetings are open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Babies and toddlers are always welcome and meetings are always FREE.
La Leche League International is a nonprofit, non-sectarian organization that provides breastfeeding information, encouragement, education and mother-to-mother support. Please join us and feel free to bring a friend.
The First Friday of the month: Friday December 3rd, 2010 at 10:15 am.
Our new permanent location is St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 440 Whilden Street, Mt. Pleasant. The parking lot is on Venning Street and so is the entrance to the church. We will have signs directing you to the room.
La Leche League Meetings are open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Babies and toddlers are always welcome and meetings are always FREE.
La Leche League International is a nonprofit, non-sectarian organization that provides breastfeeding information, encouragement, education and mother-to-mother support. Please join us and feel free to bring a friend.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Thank you
Thanks to all who attended our Autumn Harvest. We had a wonderful time and ate some terrific food. The kids all had so much fun. It was nice to see so many toddlers toddling around and babes in arms of moms or dads. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
LLL of Charleston West Ashley November 19, 2010 at 10:15 am
Please join us for La Leche League of Charleston / West Ashley
The Third Friday of the month: Friday November 19, 2010 at 10:15 am at the John Wesley United Methodist Church 626 Savannah Hwy
La Leche League Meetings are open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Babies and toddlers are always welcome and meetings are always FREE.
If you know someone who may be interested in more information or attending a LLL meeting, please forward this on to her or bring her with you! It is always nice to have the support of friends!
Our 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 mother.
The Third Friday of the month: Friday November 19, 2010 at 10:15 am at the John Wesley United Methodist Church 626 Savannah Hwy
La Leche League Meetings are open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Babies and toddlers are always welcome and meetings are always FREE.
If you know someone who may be interested in more information or attending a LLL meeting, please forward this on to her or bring her with you! It is always nice to have the support of friends!
Our 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 mother.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
How do you know your newborn is doing well?
Excerpt from THE WOMANLY ART OF BREASTFEEDING 8th Edition
Chapter Six: The First Two Weeks: Milk!
Pg 110: How to Know Your Baby’s Doing Well
• Weight gain. Look for a return to birth weight by two weeks. An average gain after that is roughly 1 ounce (30 g) a day, but your baby may gain somewhat more or less.
• Diapers. Look for at least three “okay” (thumb and forefinger circle size) diapers each day during the first month or so.
• Your breasts. Look for comfortable nipples, a milk release within a minute (usually much sooner), and noticeable softening by the end of most nursings.
• Nursing behavior. Look for open eyes when the feed starts, periods of slow (about one per second) sucks with periodic pauses, and finishing within a half hour at most feeds.
• Disposition between nursings. Look for the baby falling gently asleep toward the end of the nursing (or contentment for at least a while before he nurses again), limp hands, and an unworried expression most of the time.
• What doesn’t matter. How many minutes on each breast, whether he falls asleep at the breast at the end of the feeding, or whether he nurses long enough to “get to the hindmilk.”
Chapter Six: The First Two Weeks: Milk!
Pg 110: How to Know Your Baby’s Doing Well
• Weight gain. Look for a return to birth weight by two weeks. An average gain after that is roughly 1 ounce (30 g) a day, but your baby may gain somewhat more or less.
• Diapers. Look for at least three “okay” (thumb and forefinger circle size) diapers each day during the first month or so.
• Your breasts. Look for comfortable nipples, a milk release within a minute (usually much sooner), and noticeable softening by the end of most nursings.
• Nursing behavior. Look for open eyes when the feed starts, periods of slow (about one per second) sucks with periodic pauses, and finishing within a half hour at most feeds.
• Disposition between nursings. Look for the baby falling gently asleep toward the end of the nursing (or contentment for at least a while before he nurses again), limp hands, and an unworried expression most of the time.
• What doesn’t matter. How many minutes on each breast, whether he falls asleep at the breast at the end of the feeding, or whether he nurses long enough to “get to the hindmilk.”
Friday, October 22, 2010
La Leche League of Charleston November 5
La Leche League of Charleston in Mt. Pleasant meets on the first Friday of each month at 10:15 A.M. In November that will be the 5th.
Our new permanent location is at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 440 Whilden Street, Mt. Pleasant. The parking lot is on Venning Street and so is the entrance to the church. We will have signs directing you to the room.
La Leche League International is a nonprofit, non-sectarian organization that provides breastfeeding information, encouragement, education and mother-to-mother support. Please join us and feel free to bring a friend. Meetings are always free and we encourage you to come while pregnant and to bring your nursling to meetings.
Our new permanent location is at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 440 Whilden Street, Mt. Pleasant. The parking lot is on Venning Street and so is the entrance to the church. We will have signs directing you to the room.
La Leche League International is a nonprofit, non-sectarian organization that provides breastfeeding information, encouragement, education and mother-to-mother support. Please join us and feel free to bring a friend. Meetings are always free and we encourage you to come while pregnant and to bring your nursling to meetings.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
November 20 Autumn Harvest Potluck
Autumn Harvest Breastfeeding Celebration
La Leche League of Charleston, SC is thankful for our moms and little ones!
We’d like to celebrate together by inviting you and your families for a potluck harvest in celebration of breastfeeding.
Please bring some type of food to share with others that your family enjoys eating.
In addition, if your child or children don't mind sharing, feel free to bring outdoor toys, balls or bubbles.
Saturday, November 20th
1 - 4 pm
RSVP to Brittan at tgotbeter@gmail.com for the location and directions.
This event will be held only in weather suitable for outdoor activities.
Please check back to our blog that morning for any updates if inclement weather.
La Leche League of Charleston, SC is thankful for our moms and little ones!
We’d like to celebrate together by inviting you and your families for a potluck harvest in celebration of breastfeeding.
Please bring some type of food to share with others that your family enjoys eating.
In addition, if your child or children don't mind sharing, feel free to bring outdoor toys, balls or bubbles.
Saturday, November 20th
1 - 4 pm
RSVP to Brittan at tgotbeter@gmail.com for the location and directions.
This event will be held only in weather suitable for outdoor activities.
Please check back to our blog that morning for any updates if inclement weather.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Location Change for Mt P meeting
La Leche League of Charleston/Mt. Pleasant meets on the first Friday of each month at 10:15 a.m.
This meeting will now be at St. Andrew’s Church at 440 Whilden St. Mt. Pleasant.
This will be our new permanent location starting in November.
Hope to see you there! Friday November 5th.
This meeting will now be at St. Andrew’s Church at 440 Whilden St. Mt. Pleasant.
This will be our new permanent location starting in November.
Hope to see you there! Friday November 5th.
Monday, October 4, 2010
La Leche League of Charleston Meeting October 15
Please join us at our next La Leche League Meeting in West Ashley. Our next meeting will be October 15, 2010.
This group meets on the third Friday of each month at 10:15 AM at the John Wesley United Methodist Church, 626 Savannah Highway (US17), Charleston/West Ashley.
La Leche League International is a nonprofit, non-sectarian organization that provides breastfeeding information, encouragement, education and mother-to-mother support.
At Group meetings La Leche League volunteer Leaders and other mothers share experiences, give suggestions and offer support and encouragement. La Leche League meetings are ideal for learning from and making friends with other mothers.
Women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend La Leche League meetings. Women are encouraged to begin attending meetings as soon as they know they are pregnant or before, if they are interested! Babies and children are always welcome and meetings are always free.
This group meets on the third Friday of each month at 10:15 AM at the John Wesley United Methodist Church, 626 Savannah Highway (US17), Charleston/West Ashley.
La Leche League International is a nonprofit, non-sectarian organization that provides breastfeeding information, encouragement, education and mother-to-mother support.
At Group meetings La Leche League volunteer Leaders and other mothers share experiences, give suggestions and offer support and encouragement. La Leche League meetings are ideal for learning from and making friends with other mothers.
Women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend La Leche League meetings. Women are encouraged to begin attending meetings as soon as they know they are pregnant or before, if they are interested! Babies and children are always welcome and meetings are always free.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Abbott Recalls 5 Million Units of Similac
If you or someone you know is supplementing with Similac baby formula please read this information and pass it along.
5 million units of Similac are being recalled. The formula contains the beetles or their larvae. Watch babies for "symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat".
For more information please check out these links.
Similac Recall: Beetles Concern Prompts Infant Formula To Be Recalled
Abbott recalls beetle-tainted Similac baby formula
Abbott Voluntarily Recalls Certain Similac® Brand Powder Infant Formulas That Did Not Meet Its Quality Standards
If you are supplementing with formula, you may find this information from the World Health Organization helpful.
Safe preparation, storage and handling of powdered infant formula GUIDELINES
5 million units of Similac are being recalled. The formula contains the beetles or their larvae. Watch babies for "symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat".
For more information please check out these links.
Similac Recall: Beetles Concern Prompts Infant Formula To Be Recalled
Abbott recalls beetle-tainted Similac baby formula
Abbott Voluntarily Recalls Certain Similac® Brand Powder Infant Formulas That Did Not Meet Its Quality Standards
If you are supplementing with formula, you may find this information from the World Health Organization helpful.
Safe preparation, storage and handling of powdered infant formula GUIDELINES
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
September 17th W. Ashley Meeting
La Leche League of Charleston in West Ashley meets on the third Friday of the month at 10:15 AM at the John Wesley United Methodist Church, 626 Savannah Highway (US17), Charleston/West Ashley.
Meetings are always free and you can come pregnant or nursing or just thinking it over. Babies and children are always welcome.
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. See you there!
Meetings are always free and you can come pregnant or nursing or just thinking it over. Babies and children are always welcome.
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. See you there!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Books for New Moms & Dads
We had a super great meeting today in Mount Pleasant and we talked a lot about books. We believe that moms know their babies best and they really just need to trust their baby.
We often say "watch the baby, not the clock" and similar expressions because we really believe if you watch your baby, he or she will give you the answer more than any book. But we do have ones that we really feel help mothers and fathers to find their way to trust themselves.
Information is power for you to make the best choices for your family.
Here are a few of our favorites!!
Naomi Stadlen has written a gem of a book for all new moms entitled "What Mothers Do: Especially When It Looks Like Nothing." Get ready for some tears and feeling that she legitimizes what we do all day. It is more than you give yourself credit for. This is a must read for all new moms!
Kathy Kendall-Tackett has written two wonderful books that many new moms will find helpful at some time or another: “The Hidden Feelings of Motherhood” and “Depression in New Mothers.” If you are feeling more that just those few weepy days of baby blues don't hesitate to please pick one of these up and give us and your health care practitioner a call.
"The Breastfeeding Cafe: Mothers Share the Joys, Challenges, and Secrets of Nursing" by Barbara L. Behrmann is filled with stories from moms in their own words about their feelings about breastfeeding and mothering...from love, to ambivalence, to dislike. You will feel like you are at a meeting like ours reading it.
Most of our moms have heard of William and Martha Sears. They have so many books..."The Baby Book", "The Baby Sleep Book", "The Breastfeeding Book" and many more. One thing that many moms like about these books is the encouragement to follow your heart and not always follow their books. You may find you like bits and pieces of their ideas and you may find you've heard many of them at an LLL meeting before!
I can't forget to mention "Womanly Art of Breastfeeding New 8th Edition" By LLLI. This new edition is wonderful, warm, up-to-date, modern info for today's mom. You will love it. We feel it is a meeting in a book!
All new families go through that sleep deprivation stage. It is a badge to be proudly warn! Yet we all need to take care of ourselves too. Here is the book we talked about today. It is entitled "The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night" and it is by Elizabeth Pantley. She gives lots of research based information for those of us who just feel letting a baby cry themselves to sleep is wrong but just don't know what else to do. She is gentle and non-judgmental and has a ton of ideas. Some may work for your sleepy family.
Here are a few great ones for new dads too:
While on a Sears kick, I'll add a couple for the dads. One popular one in the LLL circle is "Becoming a Father: How to Nurture and Enjoy Your Family". My favorite for dads that I buy for gifts for family and friends is "Father's First Steps: 25 Things Every New Dad Should Know" by William and Martha's sons James Sears and Robert Sears. It is a great little book that is fun and quick to read. My husband even read it and liked it!
Leave the book by your bed or next to one of the chairs you nurse in or pump in and read a chapter at a time or a page at a time. Happy reading!
We often say "watch the baby, not the clock" and similar expressions because we really believe if you watch your baby, he or she will give you the answer more than any book. But we do have ones that we really feel help mothers and fathers to find their way to trust themselves.
Information is power for you to make the best choices for your family.
Here are a few of our favorites!!
Naomi Stadlen has written a gem of a book for all new moms entitled "What Mothers Do: Especially When It Looks Like Nothing." Get ready for some tears and feeling that she legitimizes what we do all day. It is more than you give yourself credit for. This is a must read for all new moms!
Kathy Kendall-Tackett has written two wonderful books that many new moms will find helpful at some time or another: “The Hidden Feelings of Motherhood” and “Depression in New Mothers.” If you are feeling more that just those few weepy days of baby blues don't hesitate to please pick one of these up and give us and your health care practitioner a call.
"The Breastfeeding Cafe: Mothers Share the Joys, Challenges, and Secrets of Nursing" by Barbara L. Behrmann is filled with stories from moms in their own words about their feelings about breastfeeding and mothering...from love, to ambivalence, to dislike. You will feel like you are at a meeting like ours reading it.
Most of our moms have heard of William and Martha Sears. They have so many books..."The Baby Book", "The Baby Sleep Book", "The Breastfeeding Book" and many more. One thing that many moms like about these books is the encouragement to follow your heart and not always follow their books. You may find you like bits and pieces of their ideas and you may find you've heard many of them at an LLL meeting before!
I can't forget to mention "Womanly Art of Breastfeeding New 8th Edition" By LLLI. This new edition is wonderful, warm, up-to-date, modern info for today's mom. You will love it. We feel it is a meeting in a book!
All new families go through that sleep deprivation stage. It is a badge to be proudly warn! Yet we all need to take care of ourselves too. Here is the book we talked about today. It is entitled "The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night" and it is by Elizabeth Pantley. She gives lots of research based information for those of us who just feel letting a baby cry themselves to sleep is wrong but just don't know what else to do. She is gentle and non-judgmental and has a ton of ideas. Some may work for your sleepy family.
Here are a few great ones for new dads too:
While on a Sears kick, I'll add a couple for the dads. One popular one in the LLL circle is "Becoming a Father: How to Nurture and Enjoy Your Family". My favorite for dads that I buy for gifts for family and friends is "Father's First Steps: 25 Things Every New Dad Should Know" by William and Martha's sons James Sears and Robert Sears. It is a great little book that is fun and quick to read. My husband even read it and liked it!
Leave the book by your bed or next to one of the chairs you nurse in or pump in and read a chapter at a time or a page at a time. Happy reading!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
LLL of Charleston September 3rd Meeting MOVED
This meeting is usually at the library but we need to move because the library has scheduled an event.
Please let anyone know that usually makes this meeting that we are moving.
The meeting will begin at 10:15 but don't worry if you are going on baby time and running a little behind. We know there will be some moms coming later from the library as well.
Meetings are always free. Bring a friend if you want.
St. Andrew's Church, Mt. Pleasant
440 Whilden St. (it's in the old village)
Mount Pleasant, SC
Please let anyone know that usually makes this meeting that we are moving.
The meeting will begin at 10:15 but don't worry if you are going on baby time and running a little behind. We know there will be some moms coming later from the library as well.
Meetings are always free. Bring a friend if you want.
St. Andrew's Church, Mt. Pleasant
440 Whilden St. (it's in the old village)
Mount Pleasant, SC
Monday, August 9, 2010
Pool Party Rain Date August 27th
Come out for some relaxation and fun with like minded families to swim & socialize together.
Please bring whatever your family likes to drink and $ to order pizza. Fun for the whole family!
Leaders will supply fruit/veggies and dessert.
Meet at 5 PM and we'll be there until around 8 PM
Friday August 27th @ Park West Neighborhood Pool
Contact Elizabeth at ewillis22@comcast.net
No glass containers please.
If it is possible, please RSVP to the hostess so we can get an estimate to order the pizza.
See you there!
The Leaders of LLL of Charleston, SC
Brittan, Elizabeth, Kimberly, Mandy, Marlo, Naomi & Samara :)
Please bring whatever your family likes to drink and $ to order pizza. Fun for the whole family!
Leaders will supply fruit/veggies and dessert.
Meet at 5 PM and we'll be there until around 8 PM
Friday August 27th @ Park West Neighborhood Pool
Contact Elizabeth at ewillis22@comcast.net
No glass containers please.
If it is possible, please RSVP to the hostess so we can get an estimate to order the pizza.
See you there!
The Leaders of LLL of Charleston, SC
Brittan, Elizabeth, Kimberly, Mandy, Marlo, Naomi & Samara :)
Friday, August 6, 2010
Pool party will be rescheduled
Due to severe thunderstorms tonight we are going to go ahead and cancel the pool party. We will post a rain date ASAP.
Mt P meeting & Tonight's Pool Party.
We had such a great turn out today for the Mt P meeting! It was great to see so many new babies and so many toddlers in the room. What fun.
The library has an event in September when we usually have our meeting so we will either be changing the day/time or location. Please check back in about a week and we'll post more about this.
Also, an FYI about tonight's pool party...keep your ears and eyes on the sky. It looks like it is storming now in places near the party. If it passes, we will be there but we many cancel if the weather keeps grumbling or it is pouring. Thanks for understanding.
The library has an event in September when we usually have our meeting so we will either be changing the day/time or location. Please check back in about a week and we'll post more about this.
Also, an FYI about tonight's pool party...keep your ears and eyes on the sky. It looks like it is storming now in places near the party. If it passes, we will be there but we many cancel if the weather keeps grumbling or it is pouring. Thanks for understanding.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Break Time for Nursing Mothers under the FLSA
Fact Sheet #73: Break Time for Nursing Mothers under the FLSA
This fact sheet provides general information on the break time requirement for nursing mothers in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”), which took effect when the PPACA was signed into law on March 23, 2010 (P.L. 111-148). This law amended Section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Go to http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs73.pdf to read the rest of the sheet.
This fact sheet provides general information on the break time requirement for nursing mothers in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”), which took effect when the PPACA was signed into law on March 23, 2010 (P.L. 111-148). This law amended Section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Go to http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs73.pdf to read the rest of the sheet.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
LLL Pool Party! August 6, 5-8 PM
Come out for some relaxation and fun with like minded families to swim & socialize together.
Please bring whatever your family likes to drink and $ to order pizza. Fun for the whole family!
Leaders will supply fruit/veggies and dessert.
Meet at 5 PM and we'll be there until around 8 PM
Friday August 5th @ Park West Neighborhood Pool
Contact Elizabeth at ewillis22@comcast.net
No glass containers please.
If it is possible, please RSVP to the hostess so we can get an estimate to order the pizza.
See you there!
The Leaders of LLL of Charleston, SC
Brittan, Elizabeth, Kimberly, Mandy, Marlo, Naomi & Samara :)
Please bring whatever your family likes to drink and $ to order pizza. Fun for the whole family!
Leaders will supply fruit/veggies and dessert.
Meet at 5 PM and we'll be there until around 8 PM
Friday August 5th @ Park West Neighborhood Pool
Contact Elizabeth at ewillis22@comcast.net
No glass containers please.
If it is possible, please RSVP to the hostess so we can get an estimate to order the pizza.
See you there!
The Leaders of LLL of Charleston, SC
Brittan, Elizabeth, Kimberly, Mandy, Marlo, Naomi & Samara :)
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Ten Things Not to Say to a New Breastfeeding Mother
This is from THE WOMANLY ART OF BREASTFEEDING 8th Edition, Chapter Two entitled "Building Your Network"...
1. Is he eating again?
2. He's just using you for a pacifier.
3. Here, I'll feed the baby a bottle and you can go get some housework done.
4. Maybe your milk isn't good enough.
5. We've never made enough milk in our family.
6. Can breasts that size really make enough milk?
7. If you're going back to work, shouldn't he get used to having some of his feedings from other people?
8. You look like a cow attached to that pump.
9. I feel like your breasts really belong to me, not the baby.
10. Don't let him fall asleep at the breast - he'll get into bad sleep habits.
1. Is he eating again?
2. He's just using you for a pacifier.
3. Here, I'll feed the baby a bottle and you can go get some housework done.
4. Maybe your milk isn't good enough.
5. We've never made enough milk in our family.
6. Can breasts that size really make enough milk?
7. If you're going back to work, shouldn't he get used to having some of his feedings from other people?
8. You look like a cow attached to that pump.
9. I feel like your breasts really belong to me, not the baby.
10. Don't let him fall asleep at the breast - he'll get into bad sleep habits.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Breastfeeding Today Issue 2
BREASTFEEDING TODAY
Follow this link to see the latest issue of Breastfeeding Today!
This is a new on-line magazine from La Leche League International.
Feel free to pass the link on to your mama friends!
Follow this link to see the latest issue of Breastfeeding Today!
This is a new on-line magazine from La Leche League International.
Feel free to pass the link on to your mama friends!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Breastfeeding in the Workplace Survey
If you or someone you know has RECENT EXPERIENCE COMBINING BREASTFEEDING AND EMPLOYMENT, including pregnant women who plan to breastfeed after returning to work, please consider responding to this survey via the attached link. It was designed by a
Xavier University (XU) graduate student in Industrial-Organizational
...Psychology, and has been approved by XU’s Institutional Review Board (IRB). The
survey should take 15 minutes or less to complete.
This survey is intended to gather information from women with RECENT EXPERIENCE COMBINING BREASTFEEDING AND EMPLOYMENT (including pregnant women who plan to breastfeed after returning to work).
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R7RKZYL
Xavier University (XU) graduate student in Industrial-Organizational
...Psychology, and has been approved by XU’s Institutional Review Board (IRB). The
survey should take 15 minutes or less to complete.
This survey is intended to gather information from women with RECENT EXPERIENCE COMBINING BREASTFEEDING AND EMPLOYMENT (including pregnant women who plan to breastfeed after returning to work).
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R7RKZYL
Monday, April 19, 2010
May 8th La Leche League Spring Pot Luck
La Leche League of Charleston, SC is hosting a Spring Pot Luck on May 8th from 1 PM to 4 PM.
All family members are welcome to attend so please bring your partners and children as well.
Please bring a food item to share with others.
It will be at Elizabeth's home in Mount Pleasant.
For directions and to RSVP please call or email Elizabeth at 971-6632 or ewillis22@comcast.net
All family members are welcome to attend so please bring your partners and children as well.
Please bring a food item to share with others.
It will be at Elizabeth's home in Mount Pleasant.
For directions and to RSVP please call or email Elizabeth at 971-6632 or ewillis22@comcast.net
Thursday, April 15, 2010
$13 Billion Guilt
Check out this article in the Huffington Post entitled Peaceful Revolution: Motherhood and the $13 Billion Guilt by Melissa Bartick
Posted: April 14, 2010 12:15 AM
Posted: April 14, 2010 12:15 AM
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Health Care Reform & Employed Breastfeeding Mothers
Health Care Reform Boosts Support for Employed Breastfeeding Mothers
Frequently Asked Questions answered from the United States Breastfeeding Committee
Frequently Asked Questions answered from the United States Breastfeeding Committee
Thursday, April 8, 2010
World Health Day, April 7, 2010
World Health Day, April 7, 2010:
*1000 Cities, 1000 Lives*
Join La Leche League International (LLLI) and the World Alliance for
Breastfeeding Action (WABA) in Celebration of World Health Day 2010.
This year’s World Health Day theme addresses the challenges surrounding the
growing urban population. The World Health Organization is calling upon
cities across the globe to be counted among the “1000 cities” dedicated to
improving the health in urban areas.
Please go to the WABA website www.waba.org.my to view the LLLI/WABA World
Health Day Joint Statement.
*1000 Cities, 1000 Lives*
Join La Leche League International (LLLI) and the World Alliance for
Breastfeeding Action (WABA) in Celebration of World Health Day 2010.
This year’s World Health Day theme addresses the challenges surrounding the
growing urban population. The World Health Organization is calling upon
cities across the globe to be counted among the “1000 cities” dedicated to
improving the health in urban areas.
Please go to the WABA website www.waba.org.my to view the LLLI/WABA World
Health Day Joint Statement.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Health care bill establishes a right to pump at work in entire U.S.!
Check out Motherwear Blog today. No matter which way you lean about the health care bill, thanks to Carolyn Maloney for adding this provision for all pumping moms with babies up to one year old!!
Monday, March 1, 2010
New Beginnings Issue 1, 2010
New Beginnings Issue 1, 2010 is here!
There are articles about fitness, bipolar disorder, breastfeeding myths, slow-cooking recipes, helping siblings connect and much more.
Check it out and let us know what you think.
Have a nice week.
There are articles about fitness, bipolar disorder, breastfeeding myths, slow-cooking recipes, helping siblings connect and much more.
Check it out and let us know what you think.
Have a nice week.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Optional Annual Membership
LA LECHE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL – Annual Memberships
Did you know that La Leche League meetings are always free and you never have to be a Member to attend meetings? Did you know you can become a Member and give back to your local Group?
Memberships are vital for the running of our local Groups, so we can continue to provide library books and handouts to mothers, as we may have done for you. They also help keep the state organization running, which educates and supports our local volunteer Leaders, the Division which supports the state organizations, and finally, LLLI which provides all of us with the most up-to-date information.
Levels available: $25 regular, $40 sustaining, or $100 premier level for one year of membership. All Members are eligible to receive an international e-newsletter, and a discount at our online store and Members of $40 or more also receive an online version of New Beginnings.
The best way is to join through a local Group, so that funds will be available in YOUR vicinity to help mothers and babies. La Leche League of Charleston, SC Memberships are accepted at Group meetings.
All La Leche League meetings are free and moms are always welcome to attend meetings with or without membership. If you can afford membership, we would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for considering helping us with your new or renewed membership paid to La Leche League of Charleston, SC.
Thanks so much for your support!
The Leaders of La Leche League of Charleston, SC
Brittan, Elizabeth, Kimberly, Mandy, Marlo, Naomi & Samara
Did you know that La Leche League meetings are always free and you never have to be a Member to attend meetings? Did you know you can become a Member and give back to your local Group?
Memberships are vital for the running of our local Groups, so we can continue to provide library books and handouts to mothers, as we may have done for you. They also help keep the state organization running, which educates and supports our local volunteer Leaders, the Division which supports the state organizations, and finally, LLLI which provides all of us with the most up-to-date information.
Levels available: $25 regular, $40 sustaining, or $100 premier level for one year of membership. All Members are eligible to receive an international e-newsletter, and a discount at our online store and Members of $40 or more also receive an online version of New Beginnings.
The best way is to join through a local Group, so that funds will be available in YOUR vicinity to help mothers and babies. La Leche League of Charleston, SC Memberships are accepted at Group meetings.
All La Leche League meetings are free and moms are always welcome to attend meetings with or without membership. If you can afford membership, we would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for considering helping us with your new or renewed membership paid to La Leche League of Charleston, SC.
Thanks so much for your support!
The Leaders of La Leche League of Charleston, SC
Brittan, Elizabeth, Kimberly, Mandy, Marlo, Naomi & Samara
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
February Meetings in 2010
Please join us for La Leche League of Charleston!
The FIRST Friday of the month: February 5th at 10:15 AM
Mount Pleasant Regional Library, 1133 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant
The THIRD Friday of the month: February 19th at 10:15 AM
John Wesley United Methodist Church, 626 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
La Leche League Meetings are open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Babies and toddlers are always welcome and meetings are always FREE.
If you know someone who may be interested in more information or attending a LLL meeting, please forward this on to her or bring her with you! It is always nice to have the support of friends!
The FIRST Friday of the month: February 5th at 10:15 AM
Mount Pleasant Regional Library, 1133 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant
The THIRD Friday of the month: February 19th at 10:15 AM
John Wesley United Methodist Church, 626 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
La Leche League Meetings are open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Babies and toddlers are always welcome and meetings are always FREE.
If you know someone who may be interested in more information or attending a LLL meeting, please forward this on to her or bring her with you! It is always nice to have the support of friends!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
LLL of Charleston/ West Ashley Friday January 15
La Leche League of Charleston Series Meeting
West Ashley Friday January 15, 2010 at 10:15 am
John Wesley United Methodist Church 626 Savannah Hwy
La Leche League Meetings are open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Babies and toddlers are always welcome and meetings are always FREE.
If you know someone who may be interested in more information or attending a LLL meeting, please forward this on to her or bring her with you! It is always nice to have the support of friends!
Our 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 mother.
West Ashley Friday January 15, 2010 at 10:15 am
John Wesley United Methodist Church 626 Savannah Hwy
La Leche League Meetings are open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Babies and toddlers are always welcome and meetings are always FREE.
If you know someone who may be interested in more information or attending a LLL meeting, please forward this on to her or bring her with you! It is always nice to have the support of friends!
Our 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 mother.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Thinking About Leadership or Volunteering with LLL?
Hi Moms!!
We are excited to invite you to a special meeting for moms interested in volunteering or becoming Leaders with La Leche League.
If you feel that La Leche League philosophy is something you believe in and you've breastfed (or are planning on continuing to breastfeed) for at least one year, then becoming a La Leche League Leader may be something for you!
No pressure... come and ask questions and find out if it may interest you.
Of course, as in all things LLL babies and young children welcome.
If you are interested in joining us, please check out this link.
http://www.llli.org/LAD/TaLLL/TaLLL.html
Please join us on Friday January 22nd at 10:15 am at the Mt Pleasant Branch Library 1133 Mathis Ferry Road.
LLL philosophy is summarized in the following ten concepts:
* Mothering through breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of understanding and satisfying the needs of the baby.
* Mother and baby need to be together early and often to establish a satisfying relationship and an adequate milk supply.
* In the early years, the baby has an intense need to be with his mother which is as basic as his need for food.
* Breast milk is the superior infant food.
* For the healthy, full-term baby, breast milk is the only food necessary until baby shows signs of needing solids, about the middle of the first year after birth.
* Ideally, the breastfeeding relationship will continue until the baby outgrows the need.
* Alert and active participation by the mother in childbirth is a help in getting breastfeeding off to a good start.
* Breastfeeding is enhanced and the nursing couple sustained by the loving support, help, and companionship of the baby’s father. A father’s unique relationship with his baby is an important element in the child’s development from early infancy.
* Good nutrition means eating a well-balanced and varied diet of foods in as close to their natural state as possible.
* From infancy on, children need loving guidance which reflects acceptance of their capabilities and sensitivity to their feelings.
We hope to see you there!
:) The Leaders of La Leche League of Charleston, SC
Brittan, Elizabeth, Kimberly, Mandy, Marlo, Naomi & Samara
We are excited to invite you to a special meeting for moms interested in volunteering or becoming Leaders with La Leche League.
If you feel that La Leche League philosophy is something you believe in and you've breastfed (or are planning on continuing to breastfeed) for at least one year, then becoming a La Leche League Leader may be something for you!
No pressure... come and ask questions and find out if it may interest you.
Of course, as in all things LLL babies and young children welcome.
If you are interested in joining us, please check out this link.
http://www.llli.org/LAD/TaLLL/TaLLL.html
Please join us on Friday January 22nd at 10:15 am at the Mt Pleasant Branch Library 1133 Mathis Ferry Road.
LLL philosophy is summarized in the following ten concepts:
* Mothering through breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of understanding and satisfying the needs of the baby.
* Mother and baby need to be together early and often to establish a satisfying relationship and an adequate milk supply.
* In the early years, the baby has an intense need to be with his mother which is as basic as his need for food.
* Breast milk is the superior infant food.
* For the healthy, full-term baby, breast milk is the only food necessary until baby shows signs of needing solids, about the middle of the first year after birth.
* Ideally, the breastfeeding relationship will continue until the baby outgrows the need.
* Alert and active participation by the mother in childbirth is a help in getting breastfeeding off to a good start.
* Breastfeeding is enhanced and the nursing couple sustained by the loving support, help, and companionship of the baby’s father. A father’s unique relationship with his baby is an important element in the child’s development from early infancy.
* Good nutrition means eating a well-balanced and varied diet of foods in as close to their natural state as possible.
* From infancy on, children need loving guidance which reflects acceptance of their capabilities and sensitivity to their feelings.
We hope to see you there!
:) The Leaders of La Leche League of Charleston, SC
Brittan, Elizabeth, Kimberly, Mandy, Marlo, Naomi & Samara
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
La Leche League of Charleston / Mount Pleasant
La Leche League of Charleston / Mount Pleasant
We will be meeting in January the SECOND Friday January 8th
at 10:15 AM at the Mount Pleasant Regional Library, 1133 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant
http://www.lllusa.org/web/CharlestonSC.html
We will resume our 1st Friday of the month schedule in February.
La Leche League Meetings are open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Babies and toddlers are always welcome and meetings are always FREE.
If you know someone who may be interested in more information or attending a LLL meeting, please share this blog with them. See you there!
We will be meeting in January the SECOND Friday January 8th
at 10:15 AM at the Mount Pleasant Regional Library, 1133 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant
http://www.lllusa.org/web/CharlestonSC.html
We will resume our 1st Friday of the month schedule in February.
La Leche League Meetings are open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Babies and toddlers are always welcome and meetings are always FREE.
If you know someone who may be interested in more information or attending a LLL meeting, please share this blog with them. See you there!
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