The New Womanly Art

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding 8th edition

"It’s no secret that breastfeeding is the normal, healthy way to nourish and nurture your baby. Dedicated to supporting breastfeeding 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 reworked, refocused, and updated for today’s mothers and lifestyles.

Working mothers, stay-at-home mums, single mums, and mothers of multiples will all benefit from the book’s range of breastfeeding information and stories—from preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy to feeding cues, from nursing positions to expressing and storing breastmilk. With all-new photos and illustrations, this completely revised and updated eighth edition offers:

• real-mum wisdom on breastfeeding comfortably—from avoiding sore nipples to simply enjoying the amazing bonding experience
• new insights into old approaches towards latching and attaching, ages and stages, and answers to the most-asked questions
• strategies for mums who choose to breastfeed for a short time or who plan to breastfeed for a year or more
  reassuring information on nursing after a C-section or delivery complications
• recent scientific data that highlight the many lifelong health benefits of breastfeeding
• helpful tips for building your support network—at home or when back at work
• breastfeeding special-needs infants, premature babies, and multiples, and ensuring your baby thrives no matter what your situation
• guidance on breast health issues, weight gain, child care, colic, postnatal depression, food allergies, and medications

Plus Internet references for further information, including La Leche League support sites and groups.
Mothers bringing babies into a new world want sustainable, healthy, positive ways to help their children blossom and thrive. There is no better beginning for your baby than the Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. " (from the La Leche League GB Books site)

Available now with FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING in the UK from the La Leche League Bookshop - see http://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/shopping/go_shopping/books_for_family_life/breastfeeding/brand_new_-_the_womanly_art_of_breastfeeding_8th_edition/.

New contact number for meeting details

Georgia has moved to Gloucestershire so her number is no longer in service. Please call Nicola for meeting details until further notice - 01895 823 139.

Many thanks

Coffee Morning: 9 April 2010 ***Change of Meeting Location***

Please join us for our next coffee morning: (Please note change of meeting location)

DATE: 12 March 2010
TIME: 10:30AM-12:30PM
PLACE: ACTON, West London. Please call Georgia on 0208 992 0059 for exact location.

Coffee Mornings are more informal gatherings which provide an opportunity to speak to a LLL Leader and/or chat with other mothers in your area who are sharing a common experience. They are friendly, confidential, and open to all mothers, soon-to-be mothers and children (breastfeeding or not!).

In addition to the meetings we also have a Lending Library of parenting and breastfeeding books to borrow and baby slings for you to try on and/or borrow.

We look forward to meeting you and your little one(s).

The next Coffee Morning is on 14 May 2010.

Meeting Schedule for 2010

14 May 2010
11 June 2010
9 July 2010
13 August 2010
10 September 2010
8 October 2010
12 November 2010
10 December 2010

Coffee Morning: 12 March 2010

Please join us for our next coffee morning:

DATE: 12 March 2010
TIME: 10:30AM-12:30PM
PLACE: CHISWICK, West London. Please call Georgia on 0208 992 0059 for exact location.

Coffee Mornings are more informal gatherings which provide an opportunity to speak to a LLL Leader and/or chat with other mothers in your area who are sharing a common experience. They are friendly, confidential, and open to all mothers, soon-to-be mothers and children (breastfeeding or not!).

In addition to the meetings we also have a Lending Library of parenting and breastfeeding books to borrow and baby slings for you to try on and/or borrow.

We look forward to meeting you and your little one(s).

The next Coffee Morning is on 09 April 2010.

Meeting Schedule for 2010
9 April 2010
14 May 2010
11 June 2010
9 July 2010
13 August 2010
10 September 2010
8 October 2010
12 November 2010
10 December 2010

New Meeting Format

To better meet the needs of the community, we're changing the format of our meetings. Instead of having the two meetings, the Series Meeting and the Coffee Morning, we're merging them into one... a more informal meeting which allows more flexibility based on who's in attendance that particular morning...

We will still occasionally have popular topics organised to discuss (Introducing solids/Nutrition is always very well-received!) but the meetings will now be much more mother-led by those in attendance. We will still have Leaders available for any concerns or questions you may have and will offer plenty of time for chatting and meeting other mothers too! The Lending Library will also still be available.

We've also decided to keep the meetings in Chiswick until further notice. (For exact meeting location please call 0208 992 0059).

We hope these changes are convenient for you and we look forward to seeing you very soon!

Warm regards
Georgia, Indira, Laura, and Nicola
Leaders, LLL West London

*****New Meeting Location*****

We have changed meeting location to a new venue in Chiswick If you are not on our email list please call 0208 992 0059 for details.

Coffee Morning: 24 February 2010

Please join us for our next coffee morning:

DATE: 24 February 2010
TIME: 10:30AM-12:30PM
PLACE: CHISWICK, West London. Please call Georgia on 0208 992 0059 for exact location.

Coffee Mornings are more informal gatherings which provide an opportunity to speak to a LLL Leader and/or chat with other mothers in your area who are sharing a common experience. They are friendly, confidential, and open to all mothers, soon-to-be mothers and children (breastfeeding or not!).

In addition to the meetings we also have a Lending Library of parenting and breastfeeding books to borrow and baby slings for you to try on and/or borrow.

We look forward to meeting you and your little one(s).

The next Series Meeting is on 12 March 2010.

Series Meeting: Friday, 12 February 2010

*******CHANGE OF VENUE FOR FRIDAY'S MEETING******
Please call 02089920059 for details.

In addition to this week's topic there will still be plenty of time for chatting with other mothers, getting your questions answered, speaking to a LLL Leader, etc.

The lending library which contains a variety of slings, and books and dvds on breastfeeding and parenting will also be available. (****Please note**** if you have any books or slings that you'd like to return but can't make it to a meeting please call Georgia and we can figure out a way to get it back without too much inconvenience to you. Thanks!)

DATE: 12 February 2010
TIME: 10:30AM-12:30PM
PLACE: CHISWICK, West London. Please call Georgia on 0208 992 0059 for exact location.

Series Meetings are meetings designed with a theme or topic in mind. We'll either post the topic or send out an email a few days before the meeting. (See previous posts for examples of previous topics.) There is also plenty of time for general discussion relating to breastfeeding or parenting in general, meeting other mothers and speaking to a La Leche League Leader about any questions or concerns you might have.

We look forward to meeting you and your little one(s).

The next coffee morning is 24 February 2010

Series Meeting: 15 January 2010

The topic of tomorrow's meeting is Advantages of Breastfeeding. Do you feel that you're sometimes fighting an uphill battle in defending your decision to breastfeed and mother your baby in a way that feels right to you? Come and learn about the latest research and some clever comebacks for the naysayers!

In addition to this week's topic there will still be plenty of time for chatting with other mothers, getting your questions answered, speaking to a LLL Leader, etc.

The lending library which contains a variety of slings, and books and dvds on breastfeeding and parenting will also be available. (****Please note**** if you have any books or slings that you'd like to return but can't make it to a meeting please call Georgia and we can figure out a way to get it back without too much inconvenience to you. Thanks!)

DATE: 15 January 2010
TIME: 10:30AM-12:30PM
PLACE: Acton, West London. Please call Georgia on 0208 992 0059 for exact location.

Series Meetings are meetings designed with a theme or topic in mind. We'll either post the topic or send out an email a few days before the meeting. (See previous posts for examples of previous topics.) There is also plenty of time for general discussion relating to breastfeeding or parenting in general, meeting other mothers and speaking to a La Leche League Leader about any questions or concerns you might have.

We look forward to meeting you and your little one(s).

The next coffee morning is 27 January 2010