Katherine Bramhall: An indefatigable midwife from U.S. Jan 8, 2008
With the help of two Vermont bloggers and the La Leche League in Boston, where she once worked as a holistic health practitioner, she also collected more than 400 receiving blankets for newborns in Bali. "It may seem like nothing to you and me, but a clean, warm blanket is a big deal to poor people who have nothing in Ubud," she said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
A better baby bottle? Jan 2, 2008
It didn't hurt that Harden's wife has been a leader in the La Leche League, a breastfeeding-support nonprofit. Harden liked Prentiss' original line of thinking -- that of trying to create a bottle that would simulate the natural experience. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Entries for the Daily Chronicle's Online Community Calendar and the Daily Planner Dec 25, 2007
La Leche League: 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Barnes , 2439 Sycamore Road in DeKalb ... La Leche League of Sandwich: 7:15-9 p.m. at Valley West Community Hospital. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Lanolin Treatment for Nipple Pain Dec 14, 2007
However, the only nipple ointment approved by The La Leche League International is Lansinoh ... La Leche League International, 2003. (Suite101.com)
Successful Breast-Feeding Nov 4, 2007
and a leader for La Leche League International, which promotes breast-feeding ... Or see a lactation consultant -- you can ask your doctor or the La Leche League for a referral. (U.S. News & World Report)
Bulletin board Oct 24, 2007
La Leche League of Silver Lake meets the second Thursday of each month. We will meet at the Duxbury Free Library on Alden Street in the Merry Room at 7:15 p.m. For breastfeeding questions or further meeting information please contact Lisa 781-829-9075 or Krishyon 781-294-7477. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Regional calendar Oct. 4 edition Oct 6, 2007
Thursday, Oct. 11 La leche league The La League provides breastfeeding support and information through monthly meetings with accredited leaders and mother-to-mother support. The Lexington group meets the second Thursday of each month at the Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Ave. The Lexington group attracts women from Lexington and surrounding towns. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Mass Breastfeeding Demonstration To Be Held Sep 9, 2007
But members of La Leche League, an international breast milk advocacy group, say that moms in Southern California are still getting hassled by persons offended to the point of challenging or castigating nursing moms in public. Photo Gallery. (NBC4.tv, CA)
September support groups Aug 25, 2007
La Leche League of Racine. A breast-feeding support group for pregnant women and nursing mothers, 10 a.m. second Wednesday. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
La Leche League hopes businesses will use logo to show support for breastfeeding Aug 22, 2007
Alyssa Blom and daughter, Alana, right, take part in La Leche League of Ames at Northminster Presbyterian Church ... " Laura Duck, mother of 8-month-old Evabelle Stokes, said she would appreciate knowing about businesses that support breastfeeding for their customers, but she'd really like to hear that more businesses are supporting breastfeeding employees. "Not a lot of companies understand how they can be supportive of breastfeeding," said Duck, who lives in Ames. Little things like providing... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Breastfeeding group to meet in Dacula Aug 7, 2007
The La Leche League of Dacula will meet at Hamilton Mill United Methodist from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Tuesday. The church is across Hog Mountain Road from Little Mulberry Park. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Advocate nurses breastfeeding's future Aug 4, 2007
"We don't encourage women's confidence in their bodies during the birth process." As an international board certified lactation consultant and long-time supporter of the advocacy group known as the La Leche League, Campbell said she's see some "worst case scenarios." The problem, as Campbell sees it, is one of perception ... " From a health standpoint, Campbell said, the benefits of nursing - and she recommends that a mother and child continue to nurse "as long as the baby and mother are... (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Breast milk best for babies' growth Jul 31, 2007
The La Leche League of Metro Jackson and the Mississippi Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic invite nursing moms to come to the clinic at 10 a.m. Aug. 8, to be a part of the Guinness World Record on Simultaneous Breastfeeding in a Single Site event in conjunction with WABA. Registration begins at 9 a.m. For more information, call the clinic at (601) 898-7979. On Aug. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the La Leche League will sponsor a family fun day at Park Place Baptist Church in Pearl. (The Clarion-Ledger)
More Than 100 Sick After Convention At Hilton Jul 29, 2007
The Chicago Department of Public Health has received more than 100 reports of illnesses from people who went to the La Leche League International 50th Anniversary Conference on July 20 to 23 ... The health department is also working with officials from La Leche League International officials to track down the more than 1,500 people who were at the conference. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Jeannie Babb Taylor: Milk and honey --- Parenting with love Jul 6, 2007
Interestingly, La Leche League has really embraced this type of positive parenting. (La Leche League is a worldwide breastfeeding advocacy group, so we ll put them in the milk category of milk and honey ... La Leche League s ideas are often criticized as overly permissive, but I ve found that many of their suggestions are just a matter of basic respect. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
June 12 Your Community in Brief Jun 13, 2007
La Leche League of Albany will host an open house and demonstrate a variety of baby-carrying items at the Albany Public Library from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Volunteers will be available to answer questions about breastfeeding and La Leche League ... La Leche League is an international nonprofit nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, mother-to-mother support and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
At your service Jun 11, 2007
La Leche League of Flagler-Palm Coast: Information of breast-feeding. (386) 447-5569. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Working Mothers Can Breastfeed Jun 2, 2007
Discussing the plan to continue breastfeeding upfront is important, conferring with Human Resources about policies, bringing information from La Leche League, or providing a personalized timeline and plan for when and where pumping needs to take place are all methods for women to negotiate with employers. Like anything else, creating a feasible situation for pumping at work takes some effort, a lot of patience and support, and a little creativity, but it is a rewarding long-term decision for... (Suite101.com)
Around the Valley May 31, 2007
La Leche League info. MONTROSE A new series of La Leche League meetings are being held at The First Church of the Nazarene in Montrose. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
La Leche League to hold open house May 31, 2007
La Leche League of Albany will host an open house and demonstrate a variety of baby-carrying items from 10 a.m. to noon, June 16, at the Albany Public Library, 1390 Waverly Drive S.E.. Volunteers will be available to answer questions about breastfeeding and La Leche League ... La Leche League is an international nonprofit nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, mother-to-mother support and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
JULIE DEARDORFF: Breast-feeding by another woman May 16, 2007
Even La Leche League International advises its breast-feeding coaches about the potential problems with wet or cross-nursing ... La Leche League is a militant group of "breast-feeding Nazis.". (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Breast milk bill clears Legislature May 10, 2007
Members of the La Leche League of Albany, which supports and encourages breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be, are pleased with the proposal ... The La Leche League meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the fourth-floor conference room of Samaritan Albany General Hospital. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Mother's milk of the left, right not set in stone Apr 22, 2007
The La Leche League, formed in 1956 to promote breast-feeding, became a lightning rod for the highly politicized squabble, often denounced by liberals as a reactionary organization that advocated the subjugation of women. But this was merely a pause in the issue's evolution. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Outsourcing Breast Milk Apr 22, 2007
Rhonda Shaw, a sociologist who studies shared nursing in New Zealand, where the trend is also up, says many confuse "adult meanings of eroticism with breast feeding ... Sometimes people associate a woman breast-feeding another woman's baby with pedophilia." Even the pro-nursing group La Leche League has concerns about milk sharing because, in addition to helpful immunities and antibodies, viruses can be passed through breast milk. But women who share milk say it's good for babies and moms. (Time.com)
Breastfeeding mom booted from popular Boca Raton restaurant Apr 21, 2007
Mary Lofton, a spokeswoman for the breastfeeding advocacy group La Leche League International, said her organization fields occasional complaints about these incidents, but it doesn't keep statistics. Last week, a mother in Texas got into a dispute over breastfeeding her son in the lounge of the Ronald McDonald House in Houston. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Your Community Calendar: Things to do in Delaware County Apr 18, 2007
La Leche League of Delaware County/Main Line Support Group: Series of meetings geared toward expectant mothers and mothers with nursing babies and for mothers of toddlers are held at the following locations: 10 a.m. April 25 at Media Presbyterian Church, 30 E. Baltimore Ave. For information call Barb (610) 892-9787 or Theresa (484) 461-9199. Toddler groups featuring topics of interest to mothers nursing beyond a year, meets 10 a.m. April 19 in a member's home in Merion. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Mothers selling breast milk ... to men Apr 12, 2007
Kathy Lebbing, a lactation consultant and volunteer for La Leche League, agrees the risks are high. "Who knows what they are selling?" she said. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Your Community Calendar: Get Involved! Apr 7, 2007
This month John Clairmont will speak on "Collecting Live Rood. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. An auction of fish, plants and equipment supplies follows the discussion. Admission is free and open to all ages. For information contact Marilyn Kurman at (610) 447-0786 or Ed Keene at (610) 586-7250. Delaware County Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association: Meets 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Lansdowne Avenue and Baily Road, Darby. Call Joe at (877) 687-9552. Delaware County Kennel... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Breastfeeding reduces HIV transmission from mother to child Apr 1, 2007
La Leche League International, Plume, $11 ... - Get Breastfeeding Help, La Leche League Alumnae, Make a Donation, Mother-to-Mother Forums. (SpiritIndia)
Evidence suggests more women are breast-feeding their children until they're toddlers and older Mar 31, 2007
No one keeps count beyond 18 months, not even La Leche League International, a lactation support system. Katherine Dettwyler , the nation's leading breast-feeding researcher, says women who continue to nurse typically keep quiet about it, sometimes even to family members, because the culture is so biased against it. (Boston Globe)
New Test Could Detect Alcohol In Breast Milk Mar 27, 2007
For general information or tips on breastfeeding: American College of Nurse-Midwives, breastfeeding promotion site, American Pregnancy Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, La Leche League International, The National Women's Health Information Center, , breastfeeding hotline: (800) 994-9662 United States Breastfeeding Committee. Copyright 2007 by. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Web site offers parents resource Mar 25, 2007
org, includes videos, event listings and links to local programs like Head Start and the La Leche League and is intended as a resource for parents, grandparents and community members and includes safety ideas, parenting tips and breastfeeding support. The site is part of Winona s Early Childhood Initiative, a recent local effort to support education for young children from birth to five years old. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Spotsylvania calendar Feb 13, 2007
La Leche League of Fredericksburg Meetings, 10 a.m. at Salem Church Library, 540/371-8813; and 7 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Southpoint Center, 540/785-5849. Anyone nursing, interested in learning about breastfeeding or pregnant is invited to attend. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Medical notes Jan 17, 2007
Portage County La Leche League Breast-feeding support group -- 7 p.m., Robinson Memorial Hospital, 6847 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna. Free. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Crop for a cause at Messiah Lutheran Jan 7, 2007
Messiah Lutheran Church will host a "Crop for La Leche League" day Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Energize your albums, organize photos and personalize your pages while benefiting La Leche League. Cost is 25 and includes lunch. (Madison County Record, AL)
La Leche League seeks new members Jan 4, 2007
Then you will want the information and encouragement that La Leche League provides. Leaders are experienced breastfeeding mothers, accredited by La Leche League International. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Daily Planner Annual Checkup List Dec 31, 2006
La Leche League: 7:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 324 N. Third St. in DeKalb. For all interested women, especially before baby's arrival. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Shining Stars: A look back at the selfless people featured in a 15-part holiday series Dec 26, 2006
"The 73-year-old Hampstead resident has volunteered with the holiday fund- raising event that benefits the Lower Cape Fear Hospice since it began in Wilmington in 1982.For about two months a year, Robertson helps set up and maintain the live Christmas trees that are displayed at the festival, and when it's over he helps deliver the trees to local homes and businesses.'It's kind of funny because many of the people don't even know my name, they just know what I do,' Robertson said. 'They see me... (The Morning Star)
Volunteer helps bring Christmas to causes Dec 13, 2006
La Leche League, Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, and Hoggard and Ashley high schools are some of the places she has lent a helping hand. Givi "> | Published December 13. 2006 3:30AM | Jane Spicer(CQ) stocks the shelves at Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, Spicer, has been in charge of the Alternative Gift Market sale at Grace Methodist Church for the past 12 years. The sale helps families around the world with gifts such as textbooks for kids in Haiti; also aids local organizations like Good Shepherd... (The Morning Star)
Backing breast-feeding Nov 23, 2006
"I called 70 people (Monday) - nursing mothers, La Leche League, the Family Center - to get people out," Seely said. "I can't believe this is such a controversial issue. These are hungry babies.". (Durango Herald)
Mothers Support Woman Kicked Off Plane For Nursing Nov 22, 2006
"Colorado is a great state to be a breastfeeding mother," said Elizabeth Palmer of La Leche League. "We do have a law that protects the right to breastfeed anywhere we have the right to be.". (CBS 4, CO)
Breast-feeder's ouster from plane protested Nov 22, 2006
Forty-three states, including Maryland, now have some kind of law that either expressly states a woman's right to nurse in public or exempts them from public indecency laws, according to information collected by La Leche League International, an organization that supports nursing. Seven states and the District of Columbia do not address nursing in public. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
Mom files complaint against airline Nov 17, 2006
Forty-three states have some form of legislation protecting a woman's right to breast-feed, according to Mary Lofton, spokeswoman for La Leche League International, a group that encourages breast-feeding. Lofton says the league has had a growing number of contacts from women who say they were harassed for breast-feeding on planes. (USA Today)
La Leche League to meet Nov 7, 2006
A new La Leche League group, which provides information on breastfeeding for new or expectant mothers, has formed and will meet Wednesday evening ... La Leche League has information and encouragement for mothers who want to breastfeed their babies ... The group s leaders are experienced breastfeeding mothers, accredited by La Leche League International. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Things to Do: Community Calendar Nov 7, 2006
La Leche League of Delaware County/Main Line Support Group: Series of meetings geared toward expectant mothers and mothers with nursing babies and for mothers of toddlers are held at the following locations: 7:15 p.m. Nov. 14 p.m. at Princeton Presbyterian Church, 933 Baltimore Pike, Springfield. For information call Connie (610) 328-3475 or Joan (610) 325-3173. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Breastfeeding :: Breast milk boosts mental health in kids n babies Nov 1, 2006
La Leche League International, Plume, $12 ... Hilary Flower, La Leche League International, $10 ... - Get Breastfeeding Help, La Leche League Alumnae, Make a Donation, Mother-to-Mother Forums. (SpiritIndia)
JoAnne W. Scott, 62; Advocate of Breast-Feeding Oct 16, 2006
She later learned of La Leche League, an international group of mothers who offer assistance with breast-feeding, and in 1975 she became a volunteer ... In an effort to develop consistent standards, Scott became director of La Leche League's lactation consultant department in 1982. (Los Angeles Times)
Wednesday Back in Time 10-11-2006 Oct 12, 2006
La Leche League will hold an informal discussion on breastfeeding with Dr. Robert Stripland of Lubbock speaking. Oct. 11, 1976: Plainview High School band will be going for its 59th UIL Division I rating in marching Saturday at Jones Stadium. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Easing pre-labor jitters Oct 5, 2006
As long as a mother is educated (either through a trained professional, by joining the local La Leche League or even by reading books), she will be better equipped to handle any of the difficulties that might arise. It surprised me to find out that there are some expecting parents who never take a labor prepping class before their first arrival. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Spate of new laws takes effect Sep 21, 2006
Ina McGinley, a spokeswoman for La Leche League of Arizona praised the new law. "There have been so many cases of discrimination against women wanting to breast-feed that the public doesn't always know about," she said. (AZCentral -- News)
Some Adoptive Moms Say Breastfeeding Helps Them Bond With New Babies Sep 20, 2006
To prepare for Maylen, Arey listened to tapes on adoptive breastfeeding from La Leche League ... Interest in adoptive breastfeeding is rising, according to La Leche League International ... "If it's not something she feels ready or able to do, then that needs to be OK as well," said Arey, also a La Leche League leader. (The Ledger)
Photo Gallery Sep 19, 2006
A WHOLE LOT OF LLL-LOVIN THATS THE BREAST Pictured is Jersey City resident Jennifer Lisimachio, one of the organizers of this years fundraiser organized by La Leche League Jersey City and Hoboken for this coming Sunday ... She is one of several "leaders," as they call themselves, who helm a popular group called La Leche League that meets monthly in Jersey City and Hoboken. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Community Calendar Sep 19, 2006
La Leche League of Delaware County/Main Line Support Group: Series of meetings geared toward expectant mothers and mothers with nursing babies and for mothers of toddlers are held at the following locations: 10 a.m. Sept. 27 at Media Presbyterian Church, 30 E. Baltimore Ave. For information call Barb (610) 892-9787 or Theresa (484) 461-9199. Toddler groups featuring topics of interest to mothers nursing beyond a year, meets 10 a.m. Sept. 21 in a member s home in Merion. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Sleep, baby. But ... where? Sep 18, 2006
"Think of any other mammal in the night; they all sleep with their young and nurse," said Katy Lebbing, who manages the breast-feeding information center at La Leche League International, the world's largest support group for breast-feeding mothers. "Our lives are just easier when we follow the management techniques of other mammals.". (Los Angeles Times)
Club Meetings Sep 16, 2006
STANWOOD The North Snohomish La Leche League meets at 10:15 a.m. in the Stanwood Community Library, 9701 271st St. N.W. 360-629-6189. ANACORTES The Skagit Macintosh User s Group meets at 7 p.m. in the Anacortes Library, 1220 10th St. 360-424-6377. (Mount Vernon Skagit Valley Herald, WA)
CANDY PAULSEN: Breast is best for your baby Sep 10, 2006
At age 20, I went to my first La Leche League meeting as an interested aunt. Watching my sister-in-law and her sister nurse their babies was a wonderful education for me, an education too few American women receive. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
The milk of baby's health: Nutritious, medicinal, it is best for the little ones Aug 20, 2006
Unger is a leader in La Leche League of Temecula Valley (www ... La Leche League's name is a defense against this prudery, said Monique Coleman of Temecula, another group leader ... Coleman, the Telemecula La Leche League leader, was eager to breast-feed her first baby, now 4. (North County Times)
In U.S., many still frown on public breast-feeding Aug 10, 2006
-based breast-feeding advocacy group La Leche League International, the next battle front will be securing breast-feeding rights in the workplace. She said breast-feeding also likely will become an issue in child custody cases, with women claiming it is not in the best interest of a nursing child to be removed from the mother's care. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Calendar of Events Aug 8, 2006
La Leche League will meet at 10 a.m. at the Marshall Public Library, 113 S. Garfield Ave., Pocatello. For additional information, call the library at 232-1263. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Being comfortable in public Aug 8, 2006
Ms. Callan is also active in the pro-nursing group La Leche League International. Frederick resident Julie Clark, who recently became a leader for the group, also came to Baker Park on Sunday night. (Frederick News-Post)
Moms have the right, but public still frowns Aug 7, 2006
According to Melissa Vance, an attorney for the Schaumburg-based breast-feeding advocacy group La Leche League International, the next battle front will be securing breast-feeding rights in the workplace. She said breast-feeding also likely will become an issue in child custody cases, with women claiming it is not in the best interest of a nursing child to be removed from the mother's care. (FOX59, IN)
Using Mother Nature's method Aug 5, 2006
She is also active in pro-nursing organizations such as La Leche League International, and said while she has not had negative experiences breast-feeding her children in public, she wants to help new mothers become comfortable with the practice. "This is just to try to normalize breast-feeding," she said. (Frederick News-Post)
Motherlove(R) Herbal Company Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week and Breastfeeding Awareness Month Aug 1, 2006
Motherlove is proud to be a gold-level sponsor of World Breastfeeding Week, August 1 - 7, in partnership with La Leche League International. "There are more challenges to breastfeeding today than ever before," says Kathryn Higgins, founder and president of Motherlove. (PR Newswire)
Breastfeeding Rally Jul 30, 2006
"The effects last much longer than the first year of life. They're less likely to get ear infections, to get sick in general. for the mom, she's less likely to get breast and ovarian cancer," said Laura McCormick, with the La Leche League of Burlington. In Vermont, 81 percent of mothers breast-feed their babies. (WCAX)
Nursing moms rebuffed at gyms Jul 24, 2006
Despite laws in 42 states allowing public breast-feeding, La Leche League International spokeswoman Mary Lofton said incidents like the ones at California Family Fitness are common. Women recently staged "nurse-ins" at Starbucks stores in Florida and Maryland to protest after employees were accused of asking breast-feeding mothers to leave or cover up more. (Sacramento Bee)
