Series Meeting::Thursday, Apr. 12th at 9:30 a.m.

Photo Credit: The Nurseling by Christine Rogers (Flickr)

La Leche League of Ridgecrest will hold its regular series meeting on Thursday, April 12th, at 9:30 a.m.

This month's meeting is the last in our ongoing four-topic series. April's subject is Nutrition and Weaning. We'll discuss how we can continue healthy eating habits for our babies, now that we've given them the very best start with breastmilk; how to incorporate good nutrition into the whole family's diet; what is weaning, and steps for a smooth weaning.

We welcome all interested women, as well as their babies and toddlers to our meetings. We strongly encourage women to begin coming to meetings while pregnant so they can begin learning the ins and outs of how breastfeeding works before the baby arrives. One can begin attending La Leche League meetings at any point in a series and continue coming for as long as one likes.

Our meetings are held in Ridgecrest at the Immanuel Ministry Center, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., located between Urgent Care and Pizza Hut. {To find our meeting room, go in the Ministry Center's main entrance on the east side of the building off China Lake Blvd. Veer left across the lobby and go through the double doors. Our meeting room is the second door on the left. Look for the "La Leche League of Ridgecrest" sign at the door.}

A healthy snack will be available at the meeting as is our lending library. So, come, share your stories, meet other moms, browse the library, and have a good time out with your baby!

If you have breastfeeding questions or tips to share, we look forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing your thoughts. We'd also appreciate comments at the blog!

Hope to see you there!

~jeanie.

Series Meeting::Thursday, Dec. 8th at 9:30 a.m.

La Leche League of Ridgecrest will hold its regular series meeting on Thursday, December 8th, at 9:30 a.m.

This month's meeting is the last in our ongoing four-topic series. December's subject is Nutrition and Weaning. We'll discuss how we can continue healthy eating habits in our babies, now that we've given them the very best start with breastmilk; how to incorporate good nutrition into the whole family's diet; what is weaning, and steps for a smooth weaning.

We welcome all interested women, as well as their babies and toddlers to our meetings. We strongly encourage women to begin coming to meetings while pregnant so they can begin learning the ins and outs of how breastfeeding works before the baby arrives. One can begin attending La Leche League meetings at any point in a series and continue coming for as long as one likes.

Our meetings are held in Ridgecrest at the Immanuel Ministry Center, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., located between Urgent Care and Pizza Hut. {To find our meeting room, go in the Ministry Center's main entrance on the east side of the building off China Lake Blvd. Veer left across the lobby and go through the double doors. Our meeting room is the second door on the left. Look for the "La Leche League of Ridgecrest" sign at the door.}

A healthy snack will be available at the meeting as is our lending library. So, come, share your stories, meet other moms, browse the library, and have a good time out with your baby!

If you have breastfeeding questions or tips to share, we look forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing your thoughts. We'd also appreciate comments at the blog!

Hope to see you there!

~jeanie.

Series Meeting::Thursday, August 11th at 9:30 a.m.

La Leche League of Ridgecrest will hold its regular series meeting on Thursday, August 11th, at 9:30 a.m.

This month's meeting is the fourth in our ongoing four-topic series. August's subject is Nutrition and Weaning. We'll discuss how we can continue healthy eating habits in our babies, now that we've given them the very best start; how to incorporate good nutrition into the whole family's diet; what is weaning, and steps for a smooth weaning.

If you have breastfeeding questions or tips to share, we look forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing your thoughts. We'd also love it if you commented here!

Our meetings are held in Ridgecrest at the Immanuel Ministry Center, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., located between Urgent Care and Pizza Hut.

{To find our meeting room, go in the Ministry Center's main entrance on the east side of the building off China Lake Blvd. Veer to the left and go through the double doors. Our meeting room is the second door on the left.}

Hope to see you there!

~jeanie.

Series Meeting::Thursday, 9 December 2010, 9:30 a.m.

La Leche League of Ridgecrest will hold its regular series meeting on Thursday, December 9th, at 9:30 a.m.

The topic this month is Nutrition and Weaning. We'll be discussing healthy eating tips for pregnant and breastfeeding Moms, how Moms improve their families' nutrition, and tips on a smooth weaning done with love. If you have questions or tips to share, we look forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing your thoughts!

Our meetings are held in Ridgecrest at the Immanuel Ministry Center at 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., just south of Pizza Hut.

NOTE: We have copies of the brand new Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, 8th Edition. Hot off the press and on the NY Times Bestseller list! $20/retail or $15 for LLL Members.

Announcing::8th Edition,Womanly Art of Breastfeeding

La Leche League International has released the newest revision and update of their long-standing book for breastfeeding mothers: The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding.

This book is now available for purchase or loan from LLL of Ridgecrest. Copies from the LLLRC Lending Library are available for one month at a time. Copies to add to your own library are $20 ($15 for LLL Members).

From the back cover of the WAB, 8th Edition:

CUTTING EDGE INFORMATION TO MAKE

BREASTFEEDING WORK FOR YOU AND YOUR BABY

It's no secret that breastfeeding is the normal, healthy way to nourish and nurture your baby. Dedicated to supporting nursing and expectant mothers, the internationally respected La Leche League has set the standard for educating and empowering mothers in this natural art for generations. Now their classic bestselling guide has been retooled, reorganized, and updated for today's mothers and lifestyles. Working mothers, stay-at-home moms, single moms, and mothers of multiples will all benefit from the book's range of nursing advice, stories, and information--from preparation during pregnancy to the world of weaning, from nursing positions to expressing and storing your milk. With all-new illustrations, this ultimate support resource offers

● real-mom wisdom on breastfeeding comfortably--from avoiding soreness to simply enjoying the connection with your baby
● new and simplified insights into old approaches for latching and attaching
● chapters on the ages and stages of a nursing relationship
● reassuring information on nursing after a C-section or delivery complications
● strategies for breastfeeding, for a few days to a few years
● recent scientific data demonstrating the importance of breastfeeding to lifelong health
●helpful tips for building your support network
● nursing special-needs, premies, multiples, and adopted babies--and how to thrive no matter what curveball life throws
● guidance on knowing if your baby is getting enough milk, increasing your supply, sleep, day care, solids, colic, food allergies, medications, and more
● "tech support" help for sudden problems like engorgement, jaundice, plugged ducts, and much more
●answers to the most-asked questions and to questions you didn't know you had

Plus--Internet references for further information, including La Leche League International support sites and groups.

There is not better beginning for your baby than the womanly art of breastfeeding!

To purchase or borrow a copy of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, please e-mail Jeanie at jeanie1951@yahoo.com. We’ll see that you get a copy right away!