Baby's Palate And Food Memories Shaped Before Birth

"Each individual baby is having their own unique experience, it's changing from hour to hour, from day to day, from month to month," says Mennella. "As a stimulus it's providing so much information to that baby about who they are as a family and what are the foods their family enjoys and appreciates."

The Big Latch On

Mark your calendars! To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week this year, our Rochester La Leche League is gathering breastfeeding mothers and their families. We will meet at Three Links Shelter- Silver Lake Park, Rochester, MN, Saturday, August 6th. The Big Latch On (www.biglatchon.org) is a nationwide event trying to break the record of number of women breastfeeding simultaneously at 10:30am. Come at least 30min prior to register and get settled (bring a blanket or chair). We will count down to 10:30 and then officially record the number nursing for at least 1 minute.

We will have beverages, story time, and fun for the whole family. While this isn't an official potluck, feel free to bring a snack to share with friends if you wish.

Photographer Jackie Mysak has volunteered to document the Big Latch On. She will also be offering a limited number of breastfeeding portrait mini-sessions following the event. See www.jackspratphotography.com for specifics and to book your spot. A portion of the proceeds will go back to support La Leche League. What a special way to commemorate this unique relationship between mother and child!

See File section for Big Latch On flyer. Please spread the word to other breastfeeding women any way you can!

We look forward to seeing you August 6th!

Why Mothers Kiss Their Babies

"Just like an animal mother, she has now exposed her five senses to the baby so she attaches to him or her. She now feels he or she is her own. It is not unusual to find that women who are deprived of the privacy required to create this immediate bonding right after birth often say they feel a distance between them and their baby."

Have you kissed your baby today? :-)

10 Ways Dads Can Help Ensure Breastfeeding Success

"While a dad can't breastfeed (no matter how much we wish he could), he does play a large part in a mom's breastfeeding journey."

AMC receives prestigious international award for achieving Baby-Friendly designation - the first medical center in Minnesota

Breast-Feeding Canadian Moms Create Flash Mob at Mall

36 Obvious Reasons You are Capable Of Natural Birth

Love this list!!! Sometimes we just need to be reminded. :-)

Breast-Feeding: It Takes a Village to Help Moms Succeed Read more: http://healthland.time.com/2011/01/25/breastfeeding-it-takes-a-village-to-help-mom

“The time has come to set forth the important roles and responsibilities of clinicians, employers, communities, researchers, and government leaders and to urge us all to take on a commitment to enable mothers to meet their personal goals for breast-feeding.”

Read more: http://healthland.time.com/2011/01/25/breastfeeding-it-takes-a-village-to-help-moms-succeed-says-surgeon-general/#ixzz1CAcjomxI

Miranda Kerr: I Had a Baby Boy with Orlando Bloom!

They released his name and a beautiful picture of her breastfeeding their newborn! Yay!

The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding FACT SHEET

Here is a nice list of specific things everyone can do to get involved in the call to action to support breastfeeding.

Everyone Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier, Surgeon General Says in “Call to Action”

"According to the “Call to Action,” breastfeeding protects babies from infections and illnesses that include diarrhea, ear infections, and pneumonia. Breastfed babies are also less likely to develop asthma, and those who are breastfed for six months are less likely to become obese. Mothers themselves who breastfeed have a decreased risk of breast and ovarian cancers.

A study published last year in the journal Pediatrics estimated that the nation would save $13 billion per year in health care and other costs if 90 percent of U.S. babies were exclusively breastfed for six months. Dr. Benjamin added that, by providing accommodations for nursing mothers, employers can reduce their company’s health care costs and lower their absenteeism and turnover rates."

It's better for babies, it's better for Moms, it's better for families, it's better for employers, it's better for our health care system, it's better for our nation. Wow!!! How many things can boast that large a span of beneficiaries? Let's not say no to that.

Recall: Medela 'Pump In Style Advanced' Breast Pump

Surgeon General to Release “Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding”

"Breastfeeding is the biological norm for mothers and babies. It is a relationship that provides stress reducing hormones to the mother as well as stimulation, connection, and protection from illness to the baby. It even feeds the baby." - Alice Martino Roddy

Breastfed Babies End Up Stronger Kids -- Literally

"Study finds children who were breastfed have stronger leg muscles than those who didn't"

Click on the title link to read the entire article.

"Breastfeeding is an instinctual and natural act, but it is also an art that is learned day by day. The reality is that almost all women can breastfeed, have enough milk for their babies and learn how to overcome problems both large and small. It is almost always simply a matter of practical knowledge and not a question of good luck." - La Leche League

Breastfeeding Answers from La Leche League

"Welcome! Here you will find answers to your breastfeeding and parenting questions, drawn from the various resources on our site, conveniently grouped by topic."

Le Leche Leauge Meeting

LLL Evening Series Meeting #3

We will have a shorter meeting time and a Holiday Tea. Tea will be provided; please consider bringing a snack/treat to share.

Come join us for the Rochester Area Evening La Leche League Meeting,

Series Topic focus: Avoiding Difficulties
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
6:45pm-8:15pm

Zumbro Lutheran Church
624 3rd Ave. SW, Rochester

Directions from Broadway: Parking is available in the front
lot--follow the steps down to the nursery. Or ramp access is
available behind the church from the Soldiers Field Memorial lot and
on 7th St. SW. One of the front doors will be open. Follow signs to meeting
room.

If meeting is canceled we will send a message via this Yahoo! Group.

Meetings are open to all women interested in breastfeeding.
Babies are always welcome!

Local Leaders

Amanda 398-2688
Aimee 536-3937

Visit La Leche League International on the web. www.llli.org

Clearance Nursingwear

Le Leche Leauge Meeting

LLL Evening Series Meeting #2

Come join us for the Rochester Area Evening La Leche League Meeting,

Series Topic focus: Baby Arrives- The Family and the Breastfed Baby
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
6:45pm-8:15pm

Zumbro Lutheran Church
624 3rd Ave. SW, Rochester

Directions from Broadway: Parking is available in the front
lot--follow the steps down to the nursery. Or ramp access is
available behind the church from the Soldiers Field Memorial lot and
on 7th St. SW. One of the front doors will be open. Follow signs to meeting
room.

If meeting is canceled we will send a message via this Yahoo! Group.

Meetings are open to all women interested in breastfeeding.
Babies are always welcome!

Local Leaders

Amanda 398-2688
Aimee 536-3937

Visit La Leche League International on the web. www.llli.org