La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.
Breastfeeding is a simple and natural process, but you may need support and information on the correct positioning of the baby at the breast, working and breastfeeding, avoiding problems, and overcoming any
difficulties that may occur. We welcome and encourage expecting mothers to come to our meetings too. Many women have found attendinng one of each of the series meetings during the last 4 or 5 months of their pregnancies to be very helpful and help them succeed at breastfeeding after the birth of their babies.
Meeting Information
All women who have an interest in breastfeeding are invited to attend any of our monthly meetings. Children of all ages are welcome to attend.
Attending La Leche League meetings can help you learn about breastfeeding from other nursing mothers. At these monthly meetings, mothers share not only their questions and concerns but also the benefits and joys of breastfeeding. Being in touch with La Leche League can give you the network of support you need. Knowing other women who have breastfed their babies and having accurate, up-to-date information can be helpful and reassuring.
Meetings are based on a series of four topics, but every question will be answered regardless of the meeting's main focus that day:
difficulties that may occur. We welcome and encourage expecting mothers to come to our meetings too. Many women have found attendinng one of each of the series meetings during the last 4 or 5 months of their pregnancies to be very helpful and help them succeed at breastfeeding after the birth of their babies.
Meeting Information
All women who have an interest in breastfeeding are invited to attend any of our monthly meetings. Children of all ages are welcome to attend.
Attending La Leche League meetings can help you learn about breastfeeding from other nursing mothers. At these monthly meetings, mothers share not only their questions and concerns but also the benefits and joys of breastfeeding. Being in touch with La Leche League can give you the network of support you need. Knowing other women who have breastfed their babies and having accurate, up-to-date information can be helpful and reassuring.
Meetings are based on a series of four topics, but every question will be answered regardless of the meeting's main focus that day:
I. Advantages of Breastfeeding to Mother and Child (Jan/May/Sept)
II. Baby Arrives; the Family and the Breastfed Baby (Feb/June/Oct)
III. Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties (Mar/July/Nov)
IV. Breastfeeding and Beyond: Solid Foods and Weaning (Apr/Aug/Dec)
La Leche League of Westfield holds two monthly meetings that follow the format above:
2012 Meetings:
We usually meet the
second Thursday of every month at 10:00 a.m.
(Jan 12, Feb 2*, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13)
and
We usually meet the fourth Wednesday of
every month at 7:00 p.m.
(Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 28, Apr 25, May 23, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 29, Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 28, Dec 19)
We also hold special meetings for couples, playdates for toddlers, and talks about a
variety of topics related to breastfeeding and parenting.
For the next four months, our daytime meetings will be held at LLL Leader Robin's
home in Westfield at 10am. The daytime meetings are
generally on the second Thursday of the month at 10 am:
May 10: Advantages of Breastfeeding to Mother and Child
June 14: Baby Arrives; the Family and the Breastfed Baby
July 12: The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties
August 2: Breastfeeding and Beyond: Solid Foods and Weaning
The evening meetings will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month at LLL member Christa's home in Westfield at 7pm. The dates for the evening meetings are:
May 23: Advantages of Breastfeeding to Mother and Child
Jun 27: Baby Arrives; the Family and the Breastfed Baby
July 25: The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties
Aug 29: Breastfeeding and Beyond: Solid Foods and Weaning
You are welcome to come to either or both of the monthly meetings with your babies and
children. Please bring a healthy snack to share if you like.
Please contact a Leader for exact meeting locations.
Toddler Meetings
We invite you and your toddlers to join us for some summer fun in local parks. Bring blankets, toys, and snacks for the little ones to entertain themselves while we chat about the unique joys and challenges of having a baby on the move. Moms of babies are very welcome to join us for conversation, fun and to get a sneak preview of what is yet to come. Moms of older children are also welcome to share words of wisdom, ideas and the
camaraderie of our friendly community. Meetings will be informal and active as the little ones will eventually find the lure of the playgrounds irresistible.
Our Toddler Meetings will be held the third Wednesday of the month at 10 am as follows:
May 16: Esposito Park in Clark: 659 Madison Hill Road, Clark 07066
June 20: Brookside Park in Scotch Plains: 1255 Hetfield Avenue, Scotch Plains
July 18: The Loop Park at Watchung Reservation: Tracy Avenue, Mountainside
August 15: La Grande Park in Fanwood: 200 la Grande Ave, Fanwood
(corner of 2nd St and la Grande)
In case of inclement weather, please check our Facebook page for alternative
location.
II. Baby Arrives; the Family and the Breastfed Baby (Feb/June/Oct)
III. Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties (Mar/July/Nov)
IV. Breastfeeding and Beyond: Solid Foods and Weaning (Apr/Aug/Dec)
La Leche League of Westfield holds two monthly meetings that follow the format above:
2012 Meetings:
We usually meet the
second Thursday of every month at 10:00 a.m.
(Jan 12, Feb 2*, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13)
and
We usually meet the fourth Wednesday of
every month at 7:00 p.m.
(Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 28, Apr 25, May 23, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 29, Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 28, Dec 19)
We also hold special meetings for couples, playdates for toddlers, and talks about a
variety of topics related to breastfeeding and parenting.
For the next four months, our daytime meetings will be held at LLL Leader Robin's
home in Westfield at 10am. The daytime meetings are
generally on the second Thursday of the month at 10 am:
May 10: Advantages of Breastfeeding to Mother and Child
June 14: Baby Arrives; the Family and the Breastfed Baby
July 12: The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties
August 2: Breastfeeding and Beyond: Solid Foods and Weaning
The evening meetings will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month at LLL member Christa's home in Westfield at 7pm. The dates for the evening meetings are:
May 23: Advantages of Breastfeeding to Mother and Child
Jun 27: Baby Arrives; the Family and the Breastfed Baby
July 25: The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties
Aug 29: Breastfeeding and Beyond: Solid Foods and Weaning
You are welcome to come to either or both of the monthly meetings with your babies and
children. Please bring a healthy snack to share if you like.
Please contact a Leader for exact meeting locations.
Toddler Meetings
We invite you and your toddlers to join us for some summer fun in local parks. Bring blankets, toys, and snacks for the little ones to entertain themselves while we chat about the unique joys and challenges of having a baby on the move. Moms of babies are very welcome to join us for conversation, fun and to get a sneak preview of what is yet to come. Moms of older children are also welcome to share words of wisdom, ideas and the
camaraderie of our friendly community. Meetings will be informal and active as the little ones will eventually find the lure of the playgrounds irresistible.
Our Toddler Meetings will be held the third Wednesday of the month at 10 am as follows:
May 16: Esposito Park in Clark: 659 Madison Hill Road, Clark 07066
June 20: Brookside Park in Scotch Plains: 1255 Hetfield Avenue, Scotch Plains
July 18: The Loop Park at Watchung Reservation: Tracy Avenue, Mountainside
August 15: La Grande Park in Fanwood: 200 la Grande Ave, Fanwood
(corner of 2nd St and la Grande)
In case of inclement weather, please check our Facebook page for alternative
location.
Leader Information
La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. We are available before and after our meetings, by email, or by phone whenever you have breastfeeding questions or concerns.
Alexis (239) 293-9360
Elise (908) 868-2744
Erin (908) 233-7707
Rae (908) 686-9177
Robin (908) 233-4411
Sapna (908) 889-7878
Susanne (908) 889-5742
Mari (908) 233-6513
Email: lllwestfield@gmail.com
La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. We are available before and after our meetings, by email, or by phone whenever you have breastfeeding questions or concerns.
Alexis (239) 293-9360
Elise (908) 868-2744
Erin (908) 233-7707
Rae (908) 686-9177
Robin (908) 233-4411
Sapna (908) 889-7878
Susanne (908) 889-5742
Mari (908) 233-6513
Email: lllwestfield@gmail.com
