La Leche League of Greater Athens - March AM Series Meeting

Thank you, everyone, who attended this morning's AM Series Meeting! We had a great turnout today, with many moms and their babies/toddlers.

The topic was "The Empowering Art of Breastfeeding," so we discussed how breastfeeding has helped us feel empowered. It was a very positive discussion!

To ensure that everyone's questions were answered, we also discussed what's normal and expected breastfeeding behavior for a newborn, etc.

As always, if you have any questions, relating to this topic or any breastfeeding/parenting issue, please ask! (Leader contact information is listed to the right of this blog page.)

For more information about La Leche League International: www.llli.org

An Awesome Quote

"When we trust the makers of baby formula more than we do our own ability to nourish our babies, we lose a chance to claim an aspect of our power as women. Thinking that baby formula is as good as breast milk is believing that thirty years of technology is superior to three million years of nature's evolution. Countless women have regained trust in their bodies through nursing their children, even if they weren't sure at first that they could do it. It is an act of female power, and I think of it as feminism in its purest form."

--- Christiane Northrup M.D.

photo by Sara Wise Photography

La Leche League of Greater Athens - March PM Meeting

The March PM Meeting was very nice! We met at 2 Story Coffee House (Five Points) in their cozy Tree Room. (thank-you 2 Story for this generous free space!) While sipping delicious coffees (nice perk to meeting at a coffee shop!) we chatted about many topics; adjusting to a new baby in the family (with older siblings), newborn fussiness (could it be dairy-related?), breastfeeding different age babies/kids - pros/cons, and some random topics like diapering, slings, and stroller choices.

Welcome to the newest group member - little Miss Scarlett Moon, she's absolutely precious!

Thursday morning is the AM Series Meeting, we'll post a summary soon. ;-)

La Leche League of Greater Athens - March PM Meeting

La Leche League of Greater Athens - PM Series Meeting

"The Empowering Art of Breastfeeding"

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

2 Story Coffee House
The Tree Room
Five Points, Athens

Join us Tuesday evening for a casual discussion about how breastfeeding is an empowering experience. Babies and non-separating toddlers are welcome!

La Leche League of Greater Athens - March Toddler Meeting

This month's Toddler Meeting focused on Weaning. Several moms came, with their babies/toddlers; a few were new to the Group, and all had good questions and comments to share.

We discussed starting solids (first step in the weaning process), nighttime nursing/weaning, thrush, etc.

Everyone's questions were answered, and all had a great time.

The next Greater Athens LLL Meeting is Tuesday, March 17, 7:00 p.m. at 2 Story Coffee House, Five Points.


Did You Know?

The American Academy of Pediatrics currently recommends that "Breastfeeding should be continued for at least the first year of life and beyond for as long as mutually desired by mother and child.." And, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF recommend that babies be breastfed for at least two years.

Just as babies do, toddlers receive health benefits from breastfeeding. Your milk continues to provide immunities and vitamins, and can help protect your toddler from illness and allergies. If your toddler does get sick, nursing will help comfort him. In fact, a toddler with an upset stomach may be able to tolerate nothing but human milk.

photo by Sara Wise Photography

La Leche of Greater Athens - March '09 Newsletter