August 2013 schedule for events and gatherings

The mission of La Leche League, USA is to help mothers 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.

August is always a month for celebrating breastfeeding!

The first week in August is World Breastfeeding Week! 
http://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/

We are excited because this is our 3rd year hosting The Big Latch On, Charleston   
https://www.facebook.com/BigLatchOnCharlestonSc

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2013 10 am

Please see our previous post for more info!

Our regular series meetings in Charleston are the 1st and 3rd Friday and the 3rd Tuesday.

FIRST FRIDAY – Mount Pleasant Old Village

August 2, 2013, 10:15 am to 11:30 am

We usually meet at St Andrew's Church however this Friday they have an event scheduled.
** Our venue has changed to the Mt. Pleasant Library, due to remodeling. We will meet in the meeting room to the right of the bathrooms. 1133  Mathis Ferry Rd. **

Contact:

Carissa 843.654.1240 LLLcarissa@gmail.com
or Beth 843.469.4404


THIRD FRIDAY - West Ashely / Charleston
August 16, 2013 10:15 am to 11:30 am
John Wesley United Methodist Church

626 Savannah Hwy

(meets in room next to the gymnasium)

Contact: Hillary 843.847.1482 LLL.hillaryj@gmail.com

or Scotty 864.415.3678

THIRD TUESDAY – North Mount Pleasant

August 20, 2013, 9:30 am – 11:15 am

Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital, 3500 North Hwy 17

(meets in classroom #3 in office side)

Contact: Marlea 901.210.7541 or Kimberly 843.814.1322

Our AUGUST FAMILY FUN NIGHT is going to be a beach event.

Our June and July pool family nights were open to aLLL and our August event is  Member's Only. This is our way of saying thank you to our current & new members for supporting and sustaining La Leche League of Charleston!  Please join us and if you are not a member yet, scroll to the side bar on the right and join now!  There will be opportunity to sign up that night as well! 

This will be a family beach night.  Bring anything you like to have with you on the beach including dinner or snacks.  

We will meet on Sullivan's Island August 24, 2013, at 5:00 pm.  This is a great time of day because low tide will be 5:07 pm that night and sunset will be just before 8 pm!  Lots of tidal pools for the littles and room to run around.  The exact Station will be posted in our events on FB.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/lllcharleston/

We really do appreciate your support and encouragement with membership.  The tax deductible contribution through your LOCAL GROUP helps sustain La Leche League of Charleston and LLL in South Carolina as a whole.  

We plan on having more Members events soon, including Enrichment meetings in addition to our regular series meetings, so watch for those be announced in upcoming blog posts!

Enjoy August! 

The Leaders of La Leche League of Charleston, SC

Beth, Brittan, Carissa, Hillary, Kimberly, Mandy, Marlea, Marlo, Monica, Naomi & Scotty

Don't forget to LIKE, FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE! 

https://www.facebook.com/LLLinSouthCarolinaUSA

https://www.facebook.com/BigLatchOnCharlestonSc

http://lllcharlestonsc.blogspot.com/

https://twitter.com/CharlestonLLL

Big Latch-On 2013 August 3 at 10:30

3rd Annual BIG LATCH ON Charleston, SC 2013Hosted by La Leche League of Charleston, SC
August 3, 2013 arrive around 10 am., sign in and get comfy!
Latch on at 10:30 am.

Come and join us for this FREE event in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week!

This is a fun event for the entire family.

At the Big Latch On  groups of breastfeeding women come together to set a world record for the most moms breastfeeding at the same time around the globe!  

The Charleston event is in our 3rd year and each year our numbers grow.  

Come help us set a new record!  

Our first event at around 30 mom/baby dyads and our 2nd event had over 60 mom/baby dyads and lots of dads and other children as well! This year we are so excited to find out who and how many attend! 

Thank you to the Charleston County Main Library for the wonderful space for families, moms and babies.  

68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Walk or park under the building (plenty of space)

We will be in the auditorium. Use the stairs or elevator to come upstairs from garage or front entrance. The auditorium is located down the hallway behind the front desk on the left. All are welcome. Please stay and socialize after the event.

There is plenty of parking below the library, free for first hour and a dollar an hour there after. You will pay at front desk, and receive a parking garage code to exit.

We are currently looking for volunteers to help with counting and/or to be witness, so even if you are finished breastfeeding and want to help please let us know!

Thank you to this year's sponsors!!
Please check out their website information and "like" their Facebook pages as well! 
We will be having some fun RAFFLE drawings as well! 

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MOTHERS HELPER

Lin Cook, IBCLC

http://www.mothershelper.biz/

In home breastfeeding consultation

Labor and postpartum doula

Infant massage classes

Bradley childbirth classes
*Drop in lactation clinic opening soon!

Phone: (843) 744-4777 ~ Mobile: (843) 696-1068

E-mail: lin@mothershelper.biz

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LOWCOUNTRY LACTATION STATION

Linda Merli, RNC, IBCLC

nurselindam@knology.net

http://www.lowcountrylactationstation.com/

In home breastfeeding consultations

Breastfeeding education

Infant massage classes offered

Call to make an appointment: 843-532-6310

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Kelly Hartzell from Eat/Sleep/Play

Offering a beautiful gift basket with a memorable keepsake of Breastmilk Mom/Baby Locket and & Balance Blend Postpartum tea by local Lost River Naturals.

eat / sleep / play

208-b North Cedar Street

Summerville, SC 29483

843-754-4488

www.facebook.com/eatsleepplaysummerville

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Southeast Maternal Medical Supply

Julee Kretchel CLC and ALC

Katherine Hunt

Offering a lovely hand expression cup, a manual pump and a hands free bra as a raffle gift. 

http://www.southeastmms.com/

Supply breast pumps and breastfeeding essentials such as bras and hands free pumping aids as well as pediatric inhalation products.

Work with insurance providers to reimburse for pumps and lactation consults.

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The Mother's Boutique at St. Francis Hospital is offering a Sprout Pouch Sling (Made in the USA) and a Milk Saver for a raffle gift as well!

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Thank you to Erika Carroll of Love So Sweet Photography.

Erika will be photographing our event for free and posting all the photos on our FB page as well as sending them to us for our blog!

Love So Sweet will also be scheduling NURSING PHOTOS at a discounted price for attendees so bring your calendars with you.

$75 with $25 going directly to La Leche League of Charleston, SC

The package would include 5-10 fully retouched images with an 8x10 print of the image of your choice!

https://www.facebook.com/ALoveSoSweetPhotography

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Thank you to Puree - Organice Cafe' for offering gluten free, vegan snacks as well!  
Puree is located at 1034 Chuck Dawley Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Dine in, take out, catering and delivery
Higher Taste of whole-foods cuisine to the Low Country
http://www.thinkpuree.com/

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South Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition 

http://www.scbreastfeedingcoalition.org/

Representatives will be on hand to pass out

South Carolina Law - Wallet Cards

Make sure to take a few to pass out at local places! 

South Carolina Law

S.C. Code Ann. § 63-5-40 (2005) provides that a woman may breastfeed her child in any location where the mother is authorized to be and that the act of breastfeeding is not considered indecent exposure. (2008 HB 4747)

S.C. Code Ann. §63-5-40 reads:

(A) A woman may breastfeed her child in any location where the mother and her child are authorized to be.

(B) Breastfeeding a child in a location where the mother is authorized to be is not considered indecent exposure.

Local Contact Person for questions or media:

Naomi Hambleton

naomilllmom@gmail.com

843.388.5895

We can't wait to see you there!

Remember that La Leche League of Charleston is here year round supporting and celebrating breastfeeding!  

:) The Leaders of La Leche League of Charleston, SC

Beth, Brittan, Carissa, Hillary, Kimberly, Mandy, Marlea, Marlo, Monica, Naomi & Scotty 

* Please don't forget to "like" La Leche League in South Carolina 

and come visit our LLL Charleston group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/lllcharleston/

La Leche League is a nonprofit, non-governmental, and non-sectarian organization.  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.