What happens at meetings?
La Leche League meetings are a place to come where breastfeeding is celebrated! LLL meetings are like a chat amongst friends. Sometimes they can be quiet and reflective as we support a mum who's having a difficult time establishing breastfeeding. At other times they can be lively and animated as we discuss ways of standing up to criticism of our parenting choices. At other times they can be lighthearted and loud as we think of ways to find time for partners when we have babies in the house!
The accredited leaders are there to ensure that mothers' questions are answered accurately, using the most up to date research and information available to them through La Leche League's vast bank of resources. They lead a discussion (hence the term 'leader') usually following a format of a 'series' of topics (hence the term 'series meetings'). The topics are loosely arranged under the following headings
Series meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month (roughly, taking into account school holidays etc).
There is always time to look at the library books and have a drink and a snack. We usually have cake but if you would rather your little one had something else you are welcome to bring your own snacks.
In addition, we have extra coffee morning meetings where we can discuss other issues related to breastfeeding, such as the arrival of new siblings, loving guidance, fundraising and so on in a less formal setting.
Children are welcome - therefore during school holidays meetings are sometimes noisier. Please bring your baby - we love to see them and we will give you support and encouragement even if you're having a hard time getting the breastfeeding relationship working for you.
The accredited leaders are there to ensure that mothers' questions are answered accurately, using the most up to date research and information available to them through La Leche League's vast bank of resources. They lead a discussion (hence the term 'leader') usually following a format of a 'series' of topics (hence the term 'series meetings'). The topics are loosely arranged under the following headings
- The advantages of breastfeeding
- Baby arrives: the family and the breastfed baby
- The art of breastfeeding and avoiding difficulties
- Weaning and nutrition
Series meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month (roughly, taking into account school holidays etc).
There is always time to look at the library books and have a drink and a snack. We usually have cake but if you would rather your little one had something else you are welcome to bring your own snacks.
In addition, we have extra coffee morning meetings where we can discuss other issues related to breastfeeding, such as the arrival of new siblings, loving guidance, fundraising and so on in a less formal setting.
Children are welcome - therefore during school holidays meetings are sometimes noisier. Please bring your baby - we love to see them and we will give you support and encouragement even if you're having a hard time getting the breastfeeding relationship working for you.