The meeting on Thursday 10 May will be at 53 Zetland Rd. We'll be talking about ideas to create breastfeeding adverts. Arrive from 10.15am and the discussion will be from 10.30 to 11.30am. They'll be time for tea and chat afterwards.
See you there, Charlie
Monday, 7 May 2012
Friday, 13 April 2012
Big Bristol Breastfeed
Date for your diaries - the Big Bristol Breastfeed will be on 12 May this year and will be on the Downs. We'll be meeting by the sea wall from around 11am onwards and it would be great to see you, along with friends and family.
Thursday, 29 March 2012
Breastfeeding Beyond a Year
You are invited to our next get together, on Thursday 12 April from 10.15am to 12ish at 53 Zetland Rd, Redland. See the 'Meetings and Info' page for map and more info, or ring one of the Bristol Leaders. The topic will be 'Breastfeeding Beyond a Year', and there will be time for other questions too.
Monday, 27 February 2012
Instinct and breastfeeding
We are meeting on Thursday 8 March from 10.15am to 12pm at 53 Zeltand Rd for our monthly get together. We'll be talking about whether instinct plays a part in the breastfeeding relationship, and we'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences.
All breastfeeding women, their babies and children, and pregnant women are very welcome.
See the 'Meetings and Info' page of this blog for further details, or phone one of the Bristol Leaders.
All breastfeeding women, their babies and children, and pregnant women are very welcome.
See the 'Meetings and Info' page of this blog for further details, or phone one of the Bristol Leaders.
Thursday, 9 February 2012
Support
We had a lovely meeting today despite the cold and talked about the ways support from friends, family, our community and culture affect our parenting.
There were some amazing stories of help received when we were finding our feet as mothers, and some things that we didn't find so supportive.
We talked about ways to ask for help: how making our needs clear and asking or showing other people how they can help us, and accepting help when it is offered, can make mothering feel more joyful.
There are many support networks available to us - partners, family, friends, breastfeeding or children's groups, community and the internet - and we talked about making connections stronger and perhaps forging partnerships together with others ('god' or 'allo' parents) to give ourselves the ongoing support that makes the practicalities of mothering a little easier.
For practical help it is worth remembering groups such as doulas and HomeStart.
Forums can be a way of feeling connected with a wider world of mothers, even if you feel out of step with your neighbours. La Leche League International has some wonderful forums with threads on subjects such as feeding a premature baby, increasing your milk supply, starting solids and allergies http://forums.llli.org/index.php We also have the La Leche League Bristol Facebook page. In Bristol we also have the Natural Parenting yahoo group, which can form a connection to other like-minded parents across the city.
Some interesting books that talk about this are 'Parenting for a Peaceful World' by Robin Grille, 'Primal Health' by Michel Odent and 'What Mothers Do, Especially When It Looks Like Nothing' by Naomi Stadlen- all available from our Group Library.
Membership of La Leche League connects you with similar mothers around the world, and means that you receive the regular magazine Breastfeeding Matters which is full of mothers experiences and up-to-date info. Here is the latest edition http://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/product/501/Breastfeeding-Matters-January-February-2012/default.aspx
Happy building up networks!
The Bristol Leaders
There were some amazing stories of help received when we were finding our feet as mothers, and some things that we didn't find so supportive.
We talked about ways to ask for help: how making our needs clear and asking or showing other people how they can help us, and accepting help when it is offered, can make mothering feel more joyful.
There are many support networks available to us - partners, family, friends, breastfeeding or children's groups, community and the internet - and we talked about making connections stronger and perhaps forging partnerships together with others ('god' or 'allo' parents) to give ourselves the ongoing support that makes the practicalities of mothering a little easier.
For practical help it is worth remembering groups such as doulas and HomeStart.
Forums can be a way of feeling connected with a wider world of mothers, even if you feel out of step with your neighbours. La Leche League International has some wonderful forums with threads on subjects such as feeding a premature baby, increasing your milk supply, starting solids and allergies http://forums.llli.org/index.php We also have the La Leche League Bristol Facebook page. In Bristol we also have the Natural Parenting yahoo group, which can form a connection to other like-minded parents across the city.
Some interesting books that talk about this are 'Parenting for a Peaceful World' by Robin Grille, 'Primal Health' by Michel Odent and 'What Mothers Do, Especially When It Looks Like Nothing' by Naomi Stadlen- all available from our Group Library.
Membership of La Leche League connects you with similar mothers around the world, and means that you receive the regular magazine Breastfeeding Matters which is full of mothers experiences and up-to-date info. Here is the latest edition http://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/product/501/Breastfeeding-Matters-January-February-2012/default.aspxHappy building up networks!
The Bristol Leaders
Friday, 3 February 2012
What difference does support make?
We look forward to seeing those that can make it to the meeting on Thursday 9 February on 'What difference does support make?'
The meeting will be at 53 Zetland Rd, Bristol BS6 7AJ and is from 10.15 to 12. See the 'Meetings' page for more info, or you can call one of the Bristol Leaders.
See you there! Charlie
The meeting will be at 53 Zetland Rd, Bristol BS6 7AJ and is from 10.15 to 12. See the 'Meetings' page for more info, or you can call one of the Bristol Leaders.
See you there! Charlie
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
A - Z of breastfeeding
There is a meeting on Thursday 12 January at April's house and all are welcome. It is from 10.15am to 12pm at 53 Zetland Rd, Redland, Bristol BS6 7AJ. We'll be talking about the A - Z of breastfeeding, plus any other questions that you may have.
Hope to see you there, the Bristol Leaders
Hope to see you there, the Bristol Leaders
A - Z of breastfeeding
There is a meeting on Thursday 12 January at April's house and all are welcome. It is from 10.15am to 12pm at 53 Zetland Rd, Redland, Bristol BS6 7AJ. We'll be talking about the A - Z of breastfeeding, plus any other questions that you may have.
Hope to see you there, the Bristol Leaders
Hope to see you there, the Bristol Leaders
Monday, 5 December 2011
December meeting
We are looking forward to seeing you this Thursday 8 December at 53 Zetland Rd from 10.15am to 12pm to talk about Starting Solids.
See the Meetings and Info page for directions, or phone one of the Leaders for further details.
The Bristol Leaders
See the Meetings and Info page for directions, or phone one of the Leaders for further details.
The Bristol Leaders
Monday, 7 November 2011
Breastfeeding Matters
The latest edition of our members magazine Breastfeeding Matters is out http://www.facebook.com/pages/Breastfeeding-Matters/136580916400946
November LLL meeting
You are invited to the Bristol LLL meeting on Thursday 10 November from 10.15am to 12pm at 53 Zetland Rd. The topic will be Common Breastfeeding Concerns. See the Meetings page for more info and a map.
New Milk Bank in Bristol
A Milk Bank has now opened at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. Contact a Leader if you would like to find out about donating. More info in this article and on the Southmead linkL
Sunday, 30 October 2011
New Books in our Library!
April and Floredia recently went to the annual LLL Conference and returned with 3 new books for our library. They are:
'Depression in new mothers' by Kathleen Kendall-Tackett; 'How Mothers Love' (and how relationships are born) by Naomi Stadlen; 'Parenting for a peaceful world' by Robin Grille
See the 'Group library' page for a list of our existing library books which are free for LLL members to borrow.
'Depression in new mothers' by Kathleen Kendall-Tackett; 'How Mothers Love' (and how relationships are born) by Naomi Stadlen; 'Parenting for a peaceful world' by Robin Grille
See the 'Group library' page for a list of our existing library books which are free for LLL members to borrow.
Monday, 24 October 2011
Museum meet up
Come to 'Mums Talking' at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery this Thursday 27 October from 10.30am where La Leche League mums and Leader Charlie will be getting together in the cafe for a cuppa. Also check out the toddler play area where there are many interesting things for older babies!
Breastfeeding and sleep
Thanks to Syreeta for sharing this link. Here is more information on the research which shows how breastfeeding mothers get more sleep! Science & Sensibility
Saturday, 1 October 2011
Adjusting to life as a breastfeeding family
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We're looking forward to seeing you on Thursday 13th October from 10.15am at 53 Zetland Road, Redland to discuss Adjusting to life as a breastfeeding family (Series 2)
See Meeting Info page for directions.
We're looking forward to seeing you on Thursday 13th October from 10.15am at 53 Zetland Road, Redland to discuss Adjusting to life as a breastfeeding family (Series 2)
See Meeting Info page for directions.
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Special offer on Memberships for NEW members.
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Have you put off becoming a LLL member. Not sure how it benefits you. New members joining between October and January have the option of a half year membership, which gives you 3 magazines between October and April. See membership tab for more benefits.
For members who support breastfeeding groups - why not get your group to take out a health professional membership ( no proof of status required) your group can then receive 6 copies of our bimonthly magazine as well as having access to the LLLGB Panel of Professional Advisors, receive copies of Information Sheets and leaflets as they are published, receive information about training opportunities and help us to provide quality information to breastfeeding families.
Click lllgbbooks.co.uk - Memberships for more information or see the tab above on how your local group can benefit.
Have you put off becoming a LLL member. Not sure how it benefits you. New members joining between October and January have the option of a half year membership, which gives you 3 magazines between October and April. See membership tab for more benefits.
For members who support breastfeeding groups - why not get your group to take out a health professional membership ( no proof of status required) your group can then receive 6 copies of our bimonthly magazine as well as having access to the LLLGB Panel of Professional Advisors, receive copies of Information Sheets and leaflets as they are published, receive information about training opportunities and help us to provide quality information to breastfeeding families.
Click lllgbbooks.co.uk - Memberships for more information or see the tab above on how your local group can benefit.
Monday, 26 September 2011
Breastfeeding Today - New Spetember Addition availabe online
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The lastest edition of the LLL magazine Breastfeeding Today can be found online by clicking here plus past issues. It is an international magazine from La Leche League International full of inspiring stories, helpful information, news and reviews for expectant parents , breastfeeding mums their families and supporters at all stages of the parenting journey . If the statements “I can’t put my baby down! My baby always wants to be held. I can’t get anything done.”rings true for you then the article on holiding your baby might be for you........no hands required.
The lastest edition of the LLL magazine Breastfeeding Today can be found online by clicking here plus past issues. It is an international magazine from La Leche League International full of inspiring stories, helpful information, news and reviews for expectant parents , breastfeeding mums their families and supporters at all stages of the parenting journey . If the statements “I can’t put my baby down! My baby always wants to be held. I can’t get anything done.”rings true for you then the article on holiding your baby might be for you........no hands required.
Thursday, 22 September 2011
positioning, tongue tie
It was lovely to see some of you at the meet up at the Bristol Museum cafe this morning. We talked about positioning your baby very close so as to enable them to open wide and latch on, and you can find out more here including pictures and descriptions of breast support techniques. There is more info about the 'laid back' position at biological nurturing. La Leche League International also as some ideas for helping to heal sore nipples.
There is more information about tongue tie on the Milk Matters website.
Monday, 19 September 2011
Mums Talking
Come to the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery cafe (top of Park St) BS8 1RL on Thursday 22 September from 10.30am to 12pm to catch up with other breastfeeding mums and their children. We'll be in the cafe or in the toddler play area next door.
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