La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing support, encouragement, information, and education to women who want to breastfeed. All breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to our free meetings or call our Leaders for breastfeeding help. Attending La Leche League meetings can help you learn about breastfeeding from other nursing mothers. At these monthly meetings, mothers share not only their questions and concerns but also the benefits and joys of breastfeeding. Knowing other women who have breastfed their babies can be helpful and reassuring. It is also important to have accurate, up-to-date information.
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General Meeting Information
A continuing series of four monthly meetings is based on the information found in The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding and covers:
Babies and nursing children are always welcome at meetings.
- Meeting I: The Advantages of Breastfeeding
- What makes breastmilk the superior infant food?
- How does nursing provide "health insurance" for baby?
- What are the advantages to mother? other family members?
- Meeting II: Baby Arrives: The Family & The Breastfed Baby
- How does the baby get started breastfeeding?
- How often and how long should the baby nurse?
- What is father's role? other children? grandparents?
- How do meals and housework get done with a new baby?
- Is it possible to breastfeed and go back to work?
- Meeting III: The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties
- What can be done if mother's milk supply gets low?
- What if baby seems fussy all the time?
- How do other parents handle night time waking?
- Can sore nipples be helped? or prevented?
- Meeting IV: Starting Solids, Weaning and Family Nutrition
- When and how should baby start solid foods?
- What are the best foods to feed a baby? a toddler?
- How can family eating habits be improved?
- When and how do you wean?
La Leche League's basic manual, The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, is for sale or loan at meetings.
Also available is a lending library containing books covering all aspects of breastfeeding, childbirth, parenting and nutrition.
Groups Information
If you would like to download and print our meeting information, our flyer is available as a two-sided PDF file.
There are five La Leche League Groups in Chester County:
La Leche League of Downingtown (Evening Group)
There are also Groups in these neighboring areas: Lancaster County, Berks County, Delaware County & the Main Line, and Central and East Montgomery County.
La Leche League of Downingtown meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM
These meetings are held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 46 W Lancaster Avenue, in Downingtown.
Call Kerri (610) 466-7430 or Judy (610) 363-6206 for more information.
* Not the fourth Tuesday
§Fathers welcome at Meeting IIU P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S Meeting I Meeting II Meeting III Meeting IV July 28 August 25 September 22 October 27§ November 17* December 8* January 26, 2010 February 23, 2010§ March 23, 2010
La Leche League of Exton-Lionville meets the second Thursday of every month at 7:30 PM
These meetings are held at Exton Community Baptist Church, 114 E Swedesford Rd, in Exton.
(between K-Mart and Post Office parking lots)
Call Judy (610) 363-6206 or Kerri (610) 466-7430 for more information.
* NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR JULY MEETING! U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S Meeting I Meeting II Meeting III Meeting IV July 16* August 13 September 10 October 8 November 12 December 10 January 14, 2010 February 11, 2010 March 11, 2010
La Leche League of Glenmoore-Elverson meets the third Monday of every month at 10:00 AM
These meetings are held at Forks of the Brandywine Presbyterian Church, 1648 Horseshoe Pike (Route 322) in Glenmoore. Enter through back door.
Contact Jennifer beanmom@beanmom.com or Kristina (610) 321-0319 for more information.In case of bad weather: If Downingtown Area School District delays or closes, the meeting will be cancelled.
U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S Meeting I Meeting II Meeting III Meeting IV July 20 August 17 September 21 October 19 November 16 December 21 January 18, 2010 February 15, 2010 March 15, 2010 Please note: This Group meets in a room with a lot of active toys, and the mothers who attend often bring their toddlers and preschoolers as well as their babies.
There is generally more of a "playgroup atmosphere" at these meetings than at our evening Groups, which tend to be quieter.
La Leche League of Kimberton meets the first Tuesday of every month at 9:30 AM
These meetings are held at Centennial Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1330 Hares Hill Road, in Kimberton.
Contact Kristina (610) 321-0319 or Jennifer beanmom@beanmom.com for more information.In case of bad weather: If either Downingtown or Phoenixville Area School District delays or closes, the meeting will be cancelled.
± Toddler - A meeting for mothers nursing older babies and toddlers, focusing on topics such as extended nursing, loving guidance, toddler safety & more U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S Meeting I Meeting II Meeting III Meeting IV Toddler ± July 7 August 4 September 1 October 6 November 3 December 1 January 5, 2010 February 2, 2010 March 2, 2010 Please note: This Group meets in a room with a lot of active toys, and the mothers who attend often bring their toddlers and preschoolers as well as their babies.
There is generally more of a "playgroup atmosphere" at these meetings than at our evening Groups, which tend to be quieter.
La Leche League of West Chester meets the third Wednesday of every month at 9:30 AM
These meetings are held in room #240 at the West Chester Municipal Building, 401 E Gay Street, in West Chester.
Call Dana (610) 299-1038 or Shelly (610) 344-7433 for more information.
In case of bad weather: If West Chester Area School District delays or closes, the meeting will be cancelled.
U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S Meeting I Meeting II Meeting III Meeting IV July 15 August 19 September 16 October 21 November 18 December 16 January 20, 2010 February 17, 2010 March 17, 2010
Membership Information
Membership in La Leche League is just $40 per year. The membership fee helps support local Groups, our Area and the international organization. Members receive a bimonthly online journal called New Beginnings, filled with warm personal stories from breastfeeding parents along with the most current research, book reviews, and much more. A $25/yr option, without the subscription to New Beginnings, is also available. LLL membership is not required to receive telephone help or to be a welcome part of our meetings. Memberships may be purchased or renewed in person at a meeting, by mail using our printable membership flyer (.pdf format) or online using Paypal.
Breastfeeding Aid Sales Program
The La Leche League Groups in Chester County, PA, are proud to offer Medela pumps and breastfeeding products for sale to local mothers. Items are sold at competitive prices to help fund La Leche League's mission to help mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education.
Products on hand include:
Contact Judy for more information and prices
- Manual Pump
- Mini Electric
- Double Mini Electric
- Breast Shells for Sore or Inverted Nipples
- CSF Bags for Milk Storage
- InstaHeat Pads
- Baby Cup Feeder
- Nursing Stools
(610) 363-6206 japolley@verizon.net
Leader Information
La Leche League Leaders are experienced breastfeeding mothers who are accredited by La Leche League International (LLLI) to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. Leaders are ready to offer encouragement, support, information, and practical help to both mothers and interested medical professionals through monthly meetings and telephone help. All shared information of a medical nature has been approved by the LLLI Health Advisory Council.
Leaders in Chester County:
If you are unable to reach a Leader in Chester County, please call the Greater Philadelphia Area Helpline (610) 666-0359, serving Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties.
- Email questions: ChesterCountyLLL@gmail.com
- Kerri (610) 466-7430 KerriKlugewicz@msn.com
- Shelly (610) 344-7433 kierkar@psualum.com
- Kristina (610) 321-0319 klpasquale@comcast.net
- Dana (610) 299-1038 ehmanfamily@yahoo.com
- Jennifer beanmom@beanmom.com
- Judy (610) 363-6206 japolley@verizon.net
To find a Leader elsewhere, visit LLLI's Leader Information page.
Leaders are volunteers working from their homes. For 24-hour breastfeeding assistance, call the LLL Breastfeeding Helpline at 1-877-4-LALECHE (1-877-452-5324). This call is toll-free. For non-urgent breastfeeding help and support, visit:
Breastfeeding information is always available on the LLLI website.
- La Leche League's Mother-to-Mother Forums
- LLL Eastern United States Forums
- LLL On-line Meetings and Chats
Deaf callers with TDD equipment may contact LLLI for help at TDD phone number: 847-592-7570.
Links
LLLI Breastfeeding Resources Page
LLLLinks page
Index of La Leche League Group Web Pages
La Leche League of Pennsylvania
La Leche League International Main Page
About La Leche League:
* La Leche League Purpose Statement
* La Leche League Mission
* La Leche League Philosophy
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Last modified: 07/03/09. The La Leche League logo is a registered trademark of La Leche League, International. Used with permission.
