LLLC-Gatineau

The Gatineau Group is now on a Summer Break – approximate fall dates are posted below. Please complete this survey to let me know your preferences: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FZBNHN2 

If you need breastfeeding support right now, please call the Ottawa LLLC warm-line at 613-238-5919 and an accredited LLLC volunteer Leader in our area will call you back.

Naissance-Renaissance Outaouais (www.nroutaouais.ca) is a non-profit organization in Hull who may be able help direct you to Gatineau-specific breastfeeding resources.

For Ottawa area resources, please also see www.ottawabreastfeeds.ca for more options.

La Leche League Canada - Gatineau Group invites you to join us from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Wendy's house near the COSTCO in Vieux Gatineau. Write to lllc.gatineau@gmail.com for the address. In August, I will publish the dates for the first series.

Proposed Meeting Topics 2017-2018:

Series 1 From First Latch Through Weaning (specific dates published in August)

mid-September 2017: Making Breastfeeding Easy

early October 2017: How Families Help Breastfeeding Happen

late October 2017: Sweet Sleep – Safe Sleep for Breastfeeding Families

mid -November 2017: How Weaning Happens

Series 2 Where Breastfeeding and Parenting Connect (dates published in August)

mid-December 2017: Breastfeeding during the Holidaze

mid-January 2018: Facts and Fiction About Breastfeeding

early February 2018: Laid-back Breastfeeding

early March 2018: Baby-led Weaning – myths and mythology

Series 3 Why supporting breastfeeding benefits everyone (dates published in December)

late March 2018: The Disadvantages of Breastfeeding

mid- April 2018: The Art of Breastfeeding

mid-May 2018: Whole Foods For the Whole family

mid-June 2018: Travel + Breastfeeding = A great summer combination!

Although we have suggested a "topic" above, all breastfeeding questions on any subject are always welcome. Gatineau meetings are open to anyone who is breastfeeding, intending to breastfeed, or to anyone who is supporting someone who is currently or planning to breastfeed.

Please note that everyone is welcome at these meetings - dads and partners supporting breastfeeding are invited to attend as well!

There will be an optional pot-luck of snacks and camaraderie at 8:30 pm following the meeting.

PLEASE RSVP! As these meetings are held in my family home, please respond to lllc.gatineau@gmail.com to let me know whether or not you are coming!

LLLC welcomes your donations to allow us to provide all support services - from the phone line, to our library books, to training our volunteers, to providing meeting spaces. Donations can be made online on our Group page (look for the pink button!). You will be issued a tax receipt for any amount over $10 that you donate.

If you need breastfeeding help before the next meeting, please contact La Leche League any time:

1. Call the Ottawa Chapter warm line 613-238-5919 and leave a message.

2. Write by email to lllc.gatineau@gmail.com.

3. Call Wendy at home (those who have come to a meeting should have my number!).

Please visit www.LLLC.ca for more details on how you can help us in our goal of providing up-to-date breastfeeding information and support to every family who wants to have breastfeeding support.