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Vernon’s La Leche League returns

Group helps moms with breastfeeding and welcomes them, as well as their young children, to the monthly meetings, held mornings and evenings

Vernon’s La Leche League Group has been rekindled.

Two new leaders, Laura Meikle and Elisabeth Gratz, are available to help moms with breastfeeding.

La Leche League leaders, trained and internationally accredited, offer a no-fee service over the phone, in person, or by electronic communication methods such as Facebook messaging, texting and emailing.

“For successfully surmounting obstacles, nothing replaces one-on-one contact and I encourage moms to not overlook its importance,” said Meikle. “La Leche recommends methods that are proven to work and are evidence-based, backed by scientific studies.”

La Leche League Canada has a website which offers moms up-to-date information: www.lllc.ca.  Information sheets are also available on a variety of issues in many languages, including Arabic.

Meetings are open to the public where moms can come and ask any questions about what they may be facing, as well as network with other breastfeeding moms and participate in meeting topics.

“The best time to start attending meetings is in pregnancy, as breastfeeding is a learned art and learning how to maximize milk production and avoid difficulties in the first place is a huge help in getting breastfeeding off to a good start,” said Meikle.

Expecting moms are welcome at all meetings, as are young children. Morning meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m., and evening meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at ALLo Wellness Centre which generously donates their space.

Find and like on Facebook: La Leche League Canada - Vernon where you can message either leader or call/text: Elisabeth Gratz at 604-865-0337 or Meikle at 250-260-3846 or 250-309-4992 with concerns or for more information.