La Leche League West London

MEETING REMINDER THIS FRIDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2012

2012-02-07T02:19:00.000-08:00

REMINDER: LLL MEETING THIS FRIDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2012

Hello!

Just a quick reminder about Friday's Coffee Morning on 10th February 2012 from
10:30AM-12:30PM, at Acton Green Church, Cunnington Street, W4 5ER, near
Chiswick Park tube station.

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!).

The lending library which contains a variety of books and dvds on
breastfeeding and parenting will also be available.

****PLEASE NOTE WE ARE STILL MISSING A LARGE NUMBER OF BOOKS****
if you have any books you'd like to return but can't make
it to a meeting please call us and we can figure out a way to get it
back without too much inconvenience to you. Thanks!

The details are:

FRIDAY, 10th February 2012 from 10:30AM-12:30PM at:

Acton Green Church
Cunnington Street
Acton Green
London
W4 5ER

http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=520323&Y=178935&A=Y&Z=110

Parking is limited in the area, but there is some pay and display
parking in nearby streets, and a Sainsbury's carpark near Chiswick Park
station. We have a very few permits please try and find a paying spot first but if there are non, please come in and see if we have a permit!

Hope to see you there - if you need any support in the meantime, please call Nicola on 01895 823139.

MEETING DATES FOR 2012

2012-01-06T14:18:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to all our members and families!

Here are our planned Coffee Morning dates for 2012:

As before, we will meet on the 2nd Friday of each month from 10.30-12.30

Acton Green Church
Cunnington Street
Acton Green
London
W4 5ER

http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=520323&Y=178935&A=Y&Z=110

Parking is limited in the area, but there is some pay and display
parking in nearby streets, and a Sainsbury's carpark near Chiswick Park
station. We have a very few permits please try and find a paying spot first but if there are none, please come in and see if we have a spare permit!

January 13th
February 10th
March 9th
April 13th
May 11th
June 8th
July 13th

NO MEETING IN AUGUST

September 14th
October 12th
November 9th
December 14th

COFFEE MORNING FRIDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2011

2011-12-04T10:45:00.000-08:00

MEETING THIS FRIDAY 9TH DECEMBER: please join us to celebrate the end of 2011
and all that this year has brought us !

Please feel free to bring a small contribution to eat and share!

Our slings are still up for auction - please let Nicola have your bids on Friday
latest - after Friday they'll be sold off.....they are lovely and I'll send out
another email with the list of what we have - please feel free to show friends
and family who might be interested as well!

Coffee Mornings are 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!).

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

The details are:

FRIDAY, 9th December 2011 from 10:30AM-12:30PM at:

Acton Green Church
Cunnington Street
Acton Green
London
W4 5ER

http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=520323&Y=178935&A=Y&Z=110

Parking is limited in the area, but there is some pay and display
parking in nearby streets, and a Sainsbury's carpark near Chiswick Park
station. We have a very few permits please try and find a paying spot first but
if there are non, please come in and see if we have a permit!

A NEW SCHEDULE FOR 2012'S MEETINGS WILL BE PUBLISHED SOON!

We look forward to seeing you and your little one(s)! (Siblings are
welcome.)

NOVEMBER'S MEETING REMINDER

2011-11-08T13:58:00.000-08:00

MEETING THIS FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER

Just the usual reminder about Friday's Coffee Morning on 11th November 2011 from
10:30AM-12:30PM, at Acton Green Church, Cunnington Street, W4 5ER, near
Chiswick Park tube station.

Coffee Mornings are 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!).

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

The details are:

FRIDAY, 11th November 2011 from 10:30AM-12:30PM at:

Acton Green Church
Cunnington Street
Acton Green
London
W4 5ER

http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=520323&Y=178935&A=Y&Z=110

Parking is limited in the area, but there is some pay and display
parking in nearby streets, and a Sainsbury's carpark near Chiswick Park
station. We have a very few permits please try and find a paying spot first but if there are non, please come in and see if we have a permit!

LAST MEETING for 2011:

9 December 2011 - please come for a mince pie and a celebration of the end of the year!

We look forward to seeing you and your little one(s)! (Siblings are
welcome.)

If you need any information or support in the meantime please call
Indira (native Spanish speaker and fluent in French) 0208 542 0973, or
Nicola on 01895 823 139.

Warmly,

Indira and Nicola
Leaders
LLL West London

LA LECHE LEAGUE CONFERENCE COVENTRY FRIDAY 14TH & SATURDAY 15TH OCTOBER

2011-09-10T02:33:00.000-07:00

This year's National Conference will take place in the Britannia Hotel Coventry CV1 5RP on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th October - the main programme is outlined below. The two day conference rates for LLL members is £60 until the end of September or £70 on the door (£80 for non-members and £90 on the door). Day rates are £40/£50 in advance or ££50/£60 on the door (members/non-members). Families are of course welcome (dad's/grannies etc to mind older kids) - it looks like being a great couple of days and we hope to see some of you there!

There are special accommodation deals available staying at the hotel. For more information and booking forms look at http://lllgbevents.blogspot.com/2011/08/main-programme-conference-2011.html

LLLGB Conference Programme FRIDAY October 14, 2011

09.45 Opening Address by Anna Burbidge, Chair of LLLGB

10.00-11.00 Low Weight Gain & The Exclusively Breastfed Baby

Pamela Morrison Weights, analysis, gain patterns, supplementation (mother’s milk/formula/nutri-prem). Techniques to preserve breastfeeding and maintain weight gain in a fragile or vulnerable baby.

11.15-12.15 Regulating Infant Formula

Expanding on his GOLD 11 presentation, George Kent explores how flaws in governments' regulation of infant formula systematically protect formula manufacturers while exposing infants to excessive risk.

LUNCH BREAK

1 hour 15 minutes

13.30- 14.30 AnotherLook

Marian Tompson Our keynote speaker takes us through the inception, development and successes of the fight to allow mothers to make informed choices about HIV status and breastfeeding.

14.45-15.45 Panel Discussion : Lactaphobia in Medical & Care Settings

Chair: Dr Gareth Tudor-Williams. What to do/how to approach professionals who are fearful and/or misinformed about mother’s milk and breastfeeding.

16.00-1700 Celebrating Success LLLLeaders

3 case studies on dyads who succeeded despite initial problems. A brief outline of the issues, challenges and co-operation that eventually resulted in a happy and secure breastfeeding relationship for Mum & Baby.

Informal events continue – evening meal before Cabaret La Leche

LLLGB Conference Programme SATURDAY October 15, 2011

09.45 Anna Burbidge Introduces Marian Tompson

10.00-11.00 My Passionate Journey

Marian Tompson How an outing to a picnic became a life journey of unexpected joys, blessings, friendships and an unbelievable amount of hard work. Mother to mother, woman to woman and at times, mother to politician!

11.15-12.15 AGM for LLLGB Members

Reedy Hicky Tick Tock: Parenting By The Clock Strategies for helping mothers handle conflicting information, including scheduled feeding and sleep training.

LUNCH BREAK

1 hour 15 minutes

13.30- 14.30 Working With Health Professionals...

Jessica Williams How to communicate effectively in discussions with multi-disciplinary teams in order to preserve and protect breastfeeding with a fragile or underweight breastfed child.

14.45-15.45 Empowering Mothers To Succeed

Reedy Hicky Strategies and suggestions on how to overcome the avalanche of information and messages women are often swamped by in the last few months of pregnancy and the first few weeks of breastfeeding.

16.00-1700 Heat Treating Mother’s Milk

Pamela Morrison For when direct breastfeeding isn’t feasible but treated mother’s milk can still be given to the baby. An overview of current research and procedures.

2011-08-30T15:05:00.001-07:00

Coffee Morning: 9 September 2011
Please join us for our next coffee morning:

DATE: 9 September 2011
TIME: 10:30AM-12:30PM
PLACE: CHISWICK, West London:

    Acton Green Church
    Cunnington Street
    Acton Green
    London
    W4 5ER

    http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=520323&Y=178935&A=Y&Z=110

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.

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

Meeting Schedule for 2011:

14 October 2011
11 November 2011
9 December 2011

Coffee Morning: 8 July 2011

2011-07-04T15:15:00.000-07:00

Please join us for our next coffee morning:

DATE: 8 July 2011
TIME: 10:30AM-12:30PM
PLACE: CHISWICK, West London:

    Acton Green Church
    Cunnington Street
    Acton Green
    London
    W4 5ER

    http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=520323&Y=178935&A=Y&Z=110

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.

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

** The next Coffee Morning is on 9 September - there will be no August meeting. **

Meeting Schedule for 2011:

9 September 2011
14 October 2011
11 November 2011
9 December 2011

Coffe Morning: 10 June 2011

2011-06-04T04:11:00.000-07:00

Please join us for our next coffee morning:

DATE: 10 June 2011
TIME: 10:30AM-12:30PM
PLACE: CHISWICK, West London:

    Acton Green Church
    Cunnington Street
    Acton Green
    London
    W4 5ER

    http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=520323&Y=178935&A=Y&Z=110

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.

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

The next Coffee Morning will be on 8 July 2011, meeting place TBC.

Meeting Schedule for 2011:

8 July 2011
(12 August 2011)
9 September 2011
14 October 2011
11 November 2011
9 December 2011

Coffee Morning: 11 March 2011

2011-03-05T16:32:00.000-08:00

Please join us for our next coffee morning:

DATE: 11 March 2011
TIME: 10:30AM-12:30PM
PLACE: EALING, West London. Please call Nicola on 01895 823 139 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.

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

The next Coffee Morning is on 8 April 2011, venue CHISWICK.

Meeting Schedule for 2011:
11 March 2011
8 April 2011
13 May 2011
10 June 2011
8 July 2011
12 August 2011
9 September 2011
14 October 2011
11 November 2011
9 December 2011

Coffee Morning: 11 February 2011

2011-02-07T15:07:00.000-08:00

Please join us for our next coffee morning:

DATE: 11 February 2011
TIME: 10:30AM-12:30PM
PLACE: CHISWICK, West London. Please call Nicola on 01895 823 139 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.

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

The next Coffee Morning is on 11 March 2011 in EALING, West London.

Meeting Schedule for 2011:
11 March 2011
8 April 2011
13 May 2011
10 June 2011
8 July 2011
12 August 2011
9 September 2011
14 October 2011
11 November 2011
9 December 2011

Coffee Morning: 14 January 2011

2011-01-09T15:52:00.000-08:00

Please join us for our next coffee morning:

DATE: 14 January 2011
TIME: 10:30AM-12:30PM
PLACE: CHISWICK, West London. Please call Nicola on 01895 823 139 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.

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

The next Coffee Morning is on 11 February 2011.

Meeting Schedule for 2011:
14 January 2011
11 February 2011
11 March 2011
8 April 2011
13 May 2011
10 June 2011
8 July 2011
12 August 2011
9 September 2011
14 October 2011
11 November 2011
9 December 2011

The New Womanly Art

2010-07-29T09:58:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-18T16:08:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-08T03:46:00.001-07:00

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

2010-03-11T14:59:00.000-08:00

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

2010-03-11T14:41:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-23T10:47:00.001-08:00

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

2010-02-23T10:44:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-10T08:55:00.000-08:00

*******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

2010-01-14T16:01:00.000-08:00

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

Happy Holidays!

2009-12-21T13:22:00.001-08:00

LLL West London wishes you and your family a joyous holiday season. We hope to see you at our next Series meeting on 15 January 2010!

Warmly,
Georgia, Indira, Nicola, and Laura
Leaders
LLL West London

Series Meeting: 11 December 2009

2009-12-10T10:42:00.000-08:00

Please join us for our next Series Meeting:

DATE: 11 December 2009
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.

The topic this month is Introduction to Solids where we will be discussing nutrition, balancing breastmilk and solids, dealing with common concerns of health visitors and doctors regarding solids and breastfeeding, and hopefully dispel some of the myths around introducing solids.

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

Coffee Morning: 25 November 2009

2009-11-23T16:34:00.000-08:00

Please join us for our next coffee morning:

DATE: 25 November 2009
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.

Meeting Schedule for 2009

Wednesday, 25th November 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 11th December 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

(No coffee morning in December due to holidays)

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

Series Meeting: 9 October 2009

2009-10-08T12:25:00.000-07:00

Please join us for our next Series Meeting:

DATE: 9 October 2009
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.

Meeting Schedule 2009

Friday, 9th October 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 21st October 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 13th November 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 25th November 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 11th December 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

(No coffee morning in December due to holidays)

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

Coffee Morning: 23 September 2009

2009-09-21T10:07:00.000-07:00

Please join us for our next coffee morning:

DATE: 23 September 2009
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.

Meeting Schedule for 2009

Wednesday, 23rd September 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 9th October 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 21st October 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 13th November 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 25th November 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 11th December 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

(No coffee morning in December due to holidays)

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

August Series Meeting Cancelled

2009-08-13T08:57:00.001-07:00

Due to illness, tomorrow's meeting is cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. See you in September.

SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR JULY AND AUGUST

2009-07-16T13:02:00.000-07:00

Given the various events and holidays etc we've had to make a couple adjustments to the meeting schedule for the rest of July and August. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

**********************
CANCELLED: 22 JULY 2009 COFFEE MORNING
SCHEDULED: 20 JULY 2009 BREASTFEEDING PICNIC in WESTMINSTER
We've decided to cancel the coffee morning on 22nd July and instead meet on MONDAY 20 July 2009 for the Third Annual Breastfeeding Picnic at Westminster: Protect My Baby, Protect Me.

WHERE: Victoria Tower Gardens, London
WHEN: NOON til 3pm on 20th JULY 2009

For a map of where the park is and more info about the picnic click on:
http://one-of-those-women.blogspot.com/2009/05/breastfeeding-picnic-change-of-venue.html

If you're interested in joining LLL West London at the picnic please call Ailbhe (pronounced Elva) on 07811362217. We will also have a bunch of purple helium balloons on the day to help you find us.

It should be an inspiring and fun day out! We hope to see you there!

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UNCHANGED: 14 AUGUST 2009 SERIES MEETING

This date remains unchanged.
TIME: 10:30AM-12:30PM
Please call Georgia on 0208 992 0059 for meeting details and location.

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CANCELLED: 26 AUGUST 2009 COFFEE MORNING
We figured most people will be out of town then. However Leaders will still be available for support and information via telephone.

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Meeting dates for 2009. All meetings are from 10:30AM-12:30PM.

Monday, 20th July 2009 - Breastfeeding Picnic in Westminster (See above for details) 12NOON- 3PM

Friday, 14th August 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

(No coffee morning in August due to summer holidays.)

Friday, 11th September 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 23rd September 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 9th October 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 21st October 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 13th November 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 25th November 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 11th December 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

(No coffee morning in December due to holidays)

We look forward to seeing you and your little one(s)! (Siblings are welcome.)

If you need any information or support in the meantime please call Georgia 0208 992 0059 or Indira (native Spanish speaker and fluent in French) 0208 542 0973.

We hope that you have a wonderful summer and we look forward to seeing you and you're little one(s) soon!

CANCELLED: Coffee Morning, 24 June 2009

2009-06-23T10:30:00.001-07:00

Please accept our sincere apologies but we have to cancel tomorrow's coffee morning due to personal reasons. We hope this does not cause too much inconvenience for you and we hope to see you on 10 July 2009 for our Series Meeting on introducing solids and nutrition.

Warmly,
Georgia, Indira and Laura
Leaders, LLL West London

Coffee Morning: 24 June 2009

2009-06-16T13:17:00.000-07:00

(Sorry-we've been a little behind on posting!)

Please join us for our next coffee morning:

DATE: 24 June 2009
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.

Meeting Schedule for 2009

Wednesday, 24th June 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 10th July 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 22nd July 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 14th August 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 26th August 2009 - Picnic in the Park! (Details TBA)

Friday, 11th September 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 23rd September 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 9th October 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 21st October 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 13th November 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 25th November 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 11th December 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

(No coffee morning in December due to holidays)

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

La Leche League Leader! (classic)

2009-06-08T07:33:00.001-07:00

La Leche League Leader! (classic)

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April Series Meeting: The Advantages of Breastfeeding

2009-04-15T14:54:00.000-07:00

The topic of this month's Series Meeting is "Advantages of Breastfeeding." We all hear in the news that breastmilk is the superior infant food, and that breastmilk can prevent a range of illnesses in both mother and child. But what is less common is a discussion on the process of breastfeeding and how it can be an amazing tool in mothering and nurturing your child beyond just the nutritional aspects of breastmilk. How does breastfeeding meet the psychological and physical needs of your baby or toddler? How is it helping you fulfill your mothering potential? You may be surprised to learn just how far-reaching breastfeeding impacts you and your baby. Further to this we'll explore La Leche League's 1st concept of its philosophy, Mothering through breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of understanding and satisfying the needs of your baby, and what it can mean for you and your baby.

In addition to this topic there will still be plenty of time for chatting with other mothers, getting your questions answered, speaking to a LLL Leader, etc. We do hope you'll join us! The lending library, which includes a variety of parenting books, dvds, and slings, will also be available.

Date: 17 April 2009
Time: 10:30AM- 12:30PM
Location: Acton, West London. Please call Georgia, Laura or Indira for exact location.

REVISED MEETING DATES FOR APRIL!!

2009-04-02T11:44:00.000-07:00

Due to the holidays we've had to push back all the April meetings by a week. So the series meeting originally scheduled for 10th April is now 17th April and the coffee morning scheduled for 22nd April is now on 29th April. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you and hope you can join us on these revised days.

Meeting Schedule 2009

Friday, 17th April 2009 - LLL Series Meeting ***REVISED DATE****

Wednesday, 29nd April 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning ****REVISED DATE****

Friday, 8th May 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 20th May 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 12th June 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 24th June 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 10th July 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 22nd July 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 14th August 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 26th August 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 11th September 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 23rd September 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 9th October 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 21st October 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 13th November 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 25th November 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 11th December 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

(No coffee morning in December due to holidays)

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

Meeting Schedule for 2009

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ALL meetings are from 10:30AM-12:30PM in Acton, West London (W3).
For exact location and information call Georgia on 0208 992 0059

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.

Coffee Mornings are more informal gatherings which provide an opportunity to again speak to a LLL Leader and/or chat with other mothers in your area who are sharing a common experience.

Both meetings 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.

Meeting Schedule 2009

Friday, 10th April 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 22nd April 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 8th May 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 20th May 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 12th June 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 24th June 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 10th July 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 22nd July 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 14th August 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 26th August 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 11th September 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 23rd September 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 9th October 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 21st October 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 13th November 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 25th November 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 11th December 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

(No coffee morning in December due to holidays)

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

28 January 2009: Coffee Morning

2009-01-26T02:26:00.000-08:00

Please join us for our next coffee morning:

DATE: 28 January 2009
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 again 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.

Meeting Schedule for 2009

Wednesday, 28th January 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 13th February 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 25th February 2009 - LLL Coffee Meeting

Friday, 13th March 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday 25th March 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 10th April 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 22nd April 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 8th May 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 20th May 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 12th June 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 24th June 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 10th July 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 22nd July 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 14th August 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 26th August 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 11th September 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 23rd September 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 9th October 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 21st October 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 13th November 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 25th November 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 11th December 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

(No coffee morning in December due to holidays)

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

12 Decmber 2008: The Art of Breastfeeding Through The Holidays

2008-12-06T12:04:00.000-08:00

This Friday's Series Meeting is on 12th December 2008. The topic of this month's meeting is The Art of Breastfeeding Through the Holidays. The holiday season is a joyous time but can be fraught with errands and engagements. Throw a new baby or a newly adventurous toddler into the mix and it can be quite a balancing act. This month we'll be talking about all the challenges that may come your way from drinking and breastfeeding to handling Aunt Edna's stern advice on how to raise a baby, and how some mothers have learned to cope with all that life demands. As this is the last meeting before the New Year, we'll be allowing extra time for merrymaking and chatting. And of course, LLL Leaders will be there too to answer any questions or concerns you might have. We do hope you'll join us.

Date: 12th December 2008
Time: 10:30AM-12:30PM
Location: Acton, West London.
Pls call Georgia 0208 992 0059 or Laura 0208 567 0426 for exact location.

In the meantime please call Georgia or Laura for breastfeeding information and support.

We look forward to see you and your little one(s). Siblings are welcome.

Meeting Schedule for 2008/2009

2008-11-24T14:54:00.000-08:00

ALL meetings are from 10:30AM-12:30PM in Acton, West London (W3).
For exact location and information call Georgia on 0208 992 0059

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.

Coffee Mornings are more informal gatherings which provide an opportunity to again speak to a LLL Leader and/or chat with other mothers in your area who are sharing a common experience.
Both meetings 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.

2008
Wednesday, 26th November 2008- LLL Coffee morning

Friday, 12th December 2008- LLL Series Meeting

(No coffee morning in December due to holidays.)

2009
Friday, 16th January 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 28th January 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 13th February 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 25th February 2009 - LLL Coffee Meeting

Friday, 13th March 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday 25th March 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 10th April 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 22nd April 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 8th May 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 20th May 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 12th June 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 24th June 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 10th July 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 22nd July 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 14th August 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 26th August 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 11th September 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 23rd September 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 9th October 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 21st October 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 13th November 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 25th November 2009 - LLL Coffee Morning

Friday, 11th December 2009 - LLL Series Meeting

(No coffee morning in December due to holidays)

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

Meeting Schedule for 2008

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Meeting Schedule for 2008:

Wednesday, 26th November - LLL Coffee morning 10:30AM-12:30PM

Friday, 12th December - LLL Series Meeting 10:30AM-12:30PM

(No coffee morning in December due to holidays.)

Meeting location: Acton, West London
Please call Georgia on 0208 992 0059 for details.

New start time for Series Meetings

2008-10-10T07:47:00.000-07:00

We're changing the start times of the Series Meetings to a half hour later. The new time is 10:30AM-12:30PM to match the times of the coffee mornings.

The details of the next meeting are:

22 October 2008
10:30AM-12:30PM
Acton, West London
Please call Georgia on 0208 992 0059 for meeting location.

We look forward to meeting you and your little one(s)!
Siblings of breastfeeding babies/toddlers welcome too.

Our Lending Library is up and running. We have a variety of slings for you to check out, books on breastfeeding, parenting, and nutrition as well as some other odds and ends that might come in handy.

Meeting Schedule for 2008:

Wednesday, 22nd October - LLL Coffee morning 10:30AM-12:30PM

Friday, 14th November - LLL Series Meeting 10:30AM-12:30PM

Wednesday, 26th November - LLL Coffee morning 10:30AM-12:30PM

Friday, 12th December - LLL Series Meeting 10:30AM-12:30PM

(No coffee morning in December due to holidays.)

10 October 2008: Expectations vs Reality of Motherhood

2008-10-08T12:51:00.001-07:00

The theme for this month's meeting is Expectations vs. the Reality of Motherhood. Some mothers find that their idea of how the first year with Baby was going to be is turning out to be much different than what they expected. Come and hear mothers' stories of their first weeks and months of motherhood and how they learned to cope (and enjoy) the every day surprises of having a baby in the house. As always, there will be plenty of time to discuss any questions or concerns you might have, speak with an LLL Leader and meet other breastfeeding/pregnant mothers.

The details of the meeting are:

10 October 2008
10AM-12NOON
Acton, West London
Please call Georgia on 0208 992 0059 for meeting location.

We look forward to meeting you and your little one(s) on Friday!
Siblings of breastfeeding babies/toddlers welcome too.

Our Lending Library is up and running. We have a variety of slings for you to check out, books on breastfeeding, parenting, and nutrition as well as some other odds and ends that might come handy.

Meeting Schedule for 2008:

Friday, 12th October - LLL Series Meeting 10AM- 12NOON

Wednesday, 22nd October - LLL Coffee morning 10:30AM-12:30PM

Friday, 14th November - LLL Series Meeting 10AM-12NOON

Wednesday, 26th November - LLL Coffee morning 10:30AM-12:30PM

Friday, 12th December - LLL Series Meeting 10AM-12NOON

(No coffee morning in December due to holidays.)

LLL West London now meeting bi-monthly!

2008-09-25T04:10:00.000-07:00

From September, LLL West London will be hosting coffee mornings on the 2nd Wednesday following the regular Friday LLL Series Meeting. This will be a more informal meeting for mothers to get together and chat, have their questions answered and share their wisdom! There will still be lots of breastfeeding and parenting information on hand and the lending library will also be available. A LLL Leader will also be there to provide information and support should you need it.

The coffee mornings are from 10:30AM-12:30PM. For meeting place please call Georgia on 0208 992 0059.

The meeting dates for 2008 are as follows:

Friday, 12th October - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 22nd October - LLL Coffee morning

Friday, 14th November - LLL Series Meeting

Wednesday, 26th November - LLL Coffee morning

Friday, 12th December - LLL Series Meeting

No coffee morning in December due to holidays.

We look forward to seeing you and your little one(s)!

(Siblings of breastfeeding babies/toddlers welcome too.)

September Meeting: The Advantages of Breastfeeding

2008-09-10T12:28:00.000-07:00

Please join LLL West London in September when we'll be discussing how breastfeeding protects you and your baby. Most of us agree with the notion that "Breast is best" but have you ever considered the science and research behind the headlines? You may be surprised to learn just how amazing your commitment to breastfeeding really is! If you're pregnant or know someone who is, this might be a great opportunity for them to come along as well. There will also be plenty of time for some general discussion for any questions and concerns that you may have and for chatting with other mothers.

Also, our Lending Library is up and running. We have a variety of slings for you to check out, books on breastfeeding, parenting, and nutrition as well as some other odds and ends that might come handy.

We hope you can join us on Friday.

The details of the meeting are:

12 September 2008
10AM-12NOON
Acton, West London
Please call Georgia on 0208 992 0059 for meeting location.

Meeting Schedule for 2008:

12 September

10 October

14 November

12 December

August Meeting: Baby-led breastfeeding, Baby-led weaning

2008-08-05T14:18:00.000-07:00

Please join LLL West London in August when we'll be watching Dr. Christina Smillie's new dvd Baby-led Breastfeeding . . . The Mother-Baby Dance. It explores the amazing ability of newborns to latch onto their mother's breast. We will also be discussing nutrition and the introduction of solids.

The details of the meeting are:
8 August 2008
10AM-12NOON
Acton, West London
Please call Laura on 0208 567 0426 or Georgia on 0208 992 0059 for meeting location.

Meeting Schedule for 2008:

8 August

12 September

10 October

14 November

12 December

LLL West London: Up and Running!

2008-06-25T14:44:00.000-07:00

LLL West London is gaining momentum with great attendance by mothers from all over West London.

We meet on the second Friday of the month to discuss issues relating to breastfeeding including nighttime parenting, nutrition, common breastfeeding challenges and friendly mother-to-mother support.

Our next meeting is 11 July 2008 at 10AM- 12NOON. For meeting details and/or breastfeeding support and information please call 0208 992 0059 or 0208 567 0426.

New LLL group in West London!

2008-02-28T07:02:00.000-08:00

There will be a new group in West London with its first meeting on 9th May and on the 2nd Friday of the month thereafter. Please call Laura on 0208 567 0426 or Georgia on 0208 992 0059 for meeting details.

Meeting Schedule for 2008:
All meetings are from 10 AM- 12 NOON
Location: Please call 0208 567 0426.

9 May

13 June

11 July

8 August

12 September

10 October

14 November

12 December