The first weeks at home with a newborn are life-changing--literally.
Everyone in the family is adjusting to the new arrival, and a nursing
mother and nursing baby are both learning new skills. La Leche League's
June 19 meeting focuses on getting started with breastfeeding: what to
expect, what is normal, and what can help the process go more smoothly.
Women who are pregnant, nursing, or just interested in learning
more about breastfeeding are invited to join our discussion:
Monday, June 19 at 7:30 pm
Hospitality Center of the First Presbyterian Church
20 Kings Highway
East, Haddonfield
Babies are always welcome at our
meetings, and there is no charge to attend. Park in the lot behind the
church (enter on Chestnut Street) and enter through the door by the
Masonic Lodge (but please don't use their parking lot). The Hospitality
Center is downstairs at the end of the hall.
For additional information and dates of upcoming meetings, download our 2017 Meeting Schedule.
Breastfeeding takes practice!
Information and support for breastfeeding mothers in and around Haddonfield, NJ, with group leaders accredited by La Leche League International
Need more information? Contact any of the Group Leaders
Peggy Stedman | 609.238.0454 | dasconcy@aol.com
Donna Moré | 856.796.0721 | DonnaJeanMore@gmail.com
Beverly Michaels | 856.858.5940 | beverly.michaels@gmail.com
Louise Geverd | 856.547.2980 | lfmgeverd@hotmail.com
Connie Gleckler | 856.795.8554 | connie.gleckler@icloud.com
What is a La Leche League Meeting?
Share the joys of nursing with other mothers. We offer mother-to-mother support and encouragement as well as providing proven information on breastfeeding, and a forum for exchanging ideas on parenting the nursing baby. Browse through our lending library of books covering topics such as pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, nutrition, and parenting.
La Leche League Philosophy
The basic philosophy of La Leche League is summarized in the following statements:
· 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 the 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.
La Leche League Membership
Both La Leche League International and our local Haddonfield group depend on your support to continue providing the services you depend upon. Your membership helps cover the costs of mailing meeting notices, updating and maintaining the library, and other organizational expenses. If you have been helped by the practical and emotional support of our group, please consider becoming a member. Dues are $40 annually. For more information about membership, please call Peggy Stedman at 795-2092.