The Voice of the Ages, Wisdom of Our Instincts

The Voice of the Ages,
Wisdom of
Our Instincts
La Leche League
of Western Pennsylvania
Breastfeeding and Parenting
Area Conference
April 11, 2015
Alumnae Reception, April 10th
DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree
Conference Registration
Information
La Leche League of
Western Pennsylvania
Presents
The Voice of the Ages,
Wisdom of our Instincts
Where the breastfeeding community comes together
to share, network, and inspire.
Celebrating over 58 years of mother-to-mother support!
La Leche League Alliance Representative
and Guest, Pam Freedman,
Alliance Leader Department Administrator
Featured Guest Speaker
David Lobur, MD, Board-certified Internist
Specializing in the practice of Functional Medicine
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In Memoriam
Our Breastfeeding and Parenting Conference is dedicated to the
memories of four of our beloved co-Founders: Edwina Froehlich,
Betty Wagner, Viola Lennon, and Mary Ann Cahill who passed
away and are dearly missed. Please join us in honoring these
revolutionary women by wearing pearls to the conference!
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Conference Schedule
Friday, April 10, 2015
9:00 am to 4:30 pm Communication Skills Enrichment Workshop
6:00 pm
Alumnae Reception
6:30 pm
Alumnae Dinner
Saturday, April 11, 2015
8:00 to 9:00 am
Registration
9:15 to 10:30 am
Session I
10:45 am to noon
Session II
Noon to 1:45 pm
Lunch
New Leader and Leader Anniversary Ceremony
1:45 to 2:45 pm
Session III
3:00 pm
Silent Auction Closes
3:00 to 4:00 pm
Session IV
4 :30 pm to 5:00 pm Boutique, Bookstore and Exhibits Close
La Leche League International is an international, nonprofit,
nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information,
support and encouragement to women who choose to breastfeed. Our
Mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-tomother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to
promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element
in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
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Featured Guest Speaker
Dr. David Lobur
Dr. David Lobur is a board-certified physician who received his medical
degree from Jefferson Medical College in 2008 and completed his residency and chief residency in internal medicine at UPMC Presbyterian
Shadyside Hospital in 2012. He currently practices hospital medicine at
UPMC Shadyside and has begun a private practice in the specialty of
Functional Medicine through extensive training received through the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM). Functional Medicine is a highly individualized, patient-centered model of care which focuses on restoring
normal body physiology by optimizing genetic, environmental, nutritional
and lifestyle factors that influence long-term health and complex, chronic
disease. In this way, Functional Medicine supports the unique expression of health and vitality for each individual person.
Dr. Lobur is also a proud “LLL Dad” who is married to a LLL leader and
has two beautiful breastfeeding children ages one and three. He’s attended several prior LLL WPA conferences and is excited for the opportunity to speak on the immensely important topics of optimizing the
health of mothers and babies through Functional Medicine and the unrivaled benefits of breastfeeding as the ideal source of nutrition for children.
Dr. David Lobur will present
two sessions:
"Building a Better Baby"
and "Ask the Doctor."
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New this year! Pre-conference workshop!
Communication Skills Enrichment
Friday, April 10,2015
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
This year we are offering La Leche League’s amazing Communication Skills Enrichment
as a pre-conference workshop. This is a great opportunity for those wanting to take their
communication skills to another level. Even if you are already a great communicator, you
will gain essential communication skills for all areas of life. Interactive practice is provided
and led by trained Communication Skills Instructors (CSIs). The emphasis is on “doing”
instead of “talking about” doing. Participants will explore and practice the following skills:
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Attending behavior and its effect on communication
Body language as a communication tool
Identifying feelings and reasons for feelings
Making effective summary statements
Asking and answering questions
Effectively imparting information
Composing "I" statements
Practicing setting limits
Problem solving steps
Putting it all together using real life situations as practice
“Many times, as breastfeeding
helpers, we are asked a question
that has no simple answer...through
CSE I’ve learned to help a mother
find her own solution to her problem
by being empathetic and reflecting
her feelings. Sometimes the answer
she finds is not the answer I would
have given her, but it works for her
because she discovered it herself.”
“I've always wanted to be a better
listener. CSE gave me specific
things to be listening for…I've
found a way to accept what someone
thinks about me or about an issue
without believing that I have to
defend or explain my position.
Instead we can talk about how the
person feels and we can work toward solving problems.
What freedom!”
CSE provides essential skills for all breastfeeding helpers,
including LLL Leaders, Leader Applicants, Lactation Consultants, Doulas, and Midwives. It is
also extremely helpful for mothers, fathers, and anyone
else interested in increasing communication
skills.
Costs:
 LLL Leaders & Leader Applicants: FREE!
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Our gift to you—it will make your life easier
LLL members and LLL spouses: $25
All others: $50
Please note:
Limited to the first 20 registrants
Lunch is on your own (pack or eat in the hotel restaurant)
Nursing babies are welcome
On-site babysitting may be available upon request
For more information, please contact Kate Bunton at
kate_bunton@yahoo.com or 724-941-2370
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Session I
9:15 to 10:30 am
101 Building a Better Baby
The human body is an absolute marvel, an awe-inspiring creation
that comes together with perfect precision utilizing DNA as the
individualized building blocks of life. The ultimate edifice we
construct for ourselves from these DNA raw materials though is
quite malleable and heavily influenced by our environment. We can
take the form of "straw houses "or "towering skyscrapers" based in
large part on the impact of nutrition, toxins, and stress on our
genetic foundation.
Through the lens of functional medicine, Dr. Lobur will outline the
optimal blueprint for building a healthier and happier baby, which
surprisingly starts long before conception even takes place. By
optimizing nutrition for both mother and baby, eliminating toxic
exposures and minimizing stress, we as parents can provide our
babies with the absolute best start in life. Particular importance will
be paid to the importance of breastfeeding as the ultimate and
unrivaled source of nourishment for infant growth, development and
continued well-being. Dr. David Lobur, 1.25 BE CEU, 1.25 L CERP
102 Oh Snap!
A conversation about assistance programs: WIC (Women Infant and Children),
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-formerly Food Stamps), and
LiHeap (Low Income Housing Assistance Program. We will discuss who qualifies
for the programs, what benefits are received, dispelling myths and brainstorming
ways to effectively reach a lower income population. Mollie Sipe FF
F103 Family Sing Along
Kids of all ages will enjoy a mix of children’s, folk and original music
by Lori, the "All about That Breast" singer, song writer, mother of
two amazing breastfed children, member of the Tiger Maple String
Band, and Internet sensation. Lori Burke FF
L/LA = Leaders and Leader Applicants only
FF = Father Friendly;
CERP = IBLCE CERPs
CEU = LLL Leader CEUs
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Session II
10:45 to noon
201 Ask the Doctor
Dr. Lobur will answer specific questions and facilitate discussion germinating from
the topics covered in his session, “Building a Better Baby,” the plenary session.
Particular emphasis will be placed on the importance of gastrointestinal health as
the cornerstone of whole-body wellness. Dr. David Lobur FF
202 Gadgets and Goo: Things We put on Our Nipples and What They Do
While breastfeeding is touted as completely natural, frequently gadgets and
creams are implemented to address latch, pain, anatomy, and milk
transfer. Review these interventions used by lactation professionals and the
situations in which they both facilitate and hinder successful breastfeeding.
Ellen Rubin, IBCLC, 1.25 BE CEU, 1.25 L CERP
(Ellen Rubin works for the Breastfeeding Center of Pittsburgh which sells
breastfeeding supplies, including some produced by Medela.)
203 Sleep Styles and Breastfeeding: Safety, Snuggles and Sensibility
Infant physiology and the study of infant attachment have much to tell us about the
“normal” locations for infant and mother sleeping and the impact this has on
breastfeeding. Examine infant sleep patterns, cultural and social expectations
about infant sleep patterns, and how we can use new research to help parents
make decisions about safe sleep. Alison Keating, IBCLC,
1.25 BE CEU, 1.25 R CERP
204 Relaxation: Birth, Breastfeeding and Beyond
Relaxation and learning to get rid of stress is one of the keys to happiness in life,
birth and breastfeeding. We’ll explore the joys of HypnoBirthing, Yoga and
techniques utilized by doulas that can help your mothering be calm and joyful. We
will be practicing these relaxation techniques in our session. Teresa Bailey FF
205 Nurturing Ourselves
Identifying and taking responsibility for our needs as women. Creating a haven for
ourselves in a hectic world and ways to cope. Pam Freedman
F207 Family Interactive: Balloon Art and Children’s Entertainment
Erie's premier balloon artist will entertain for a fun hour to fill your littlest heart with
joy. Magic Steve FF
Register Online at www.lllofwpa.org
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Session III
1:45 to 2:45 pm
301 Prenatal Facial Development and its Impact on Breastfeeding
The development of the mouth and face will ultimately impact the ease of nursing.
A discussion on normal and abnormal prenatal development of the mouth, lip,
palate and tongue – particularly, abnormalities such as tongue tie, cleft lip and
cleft palate. Heather Szabo Rogers, PhD, 1 BE CEU, 1 L CERP
302 How Birth Public Practices Affect Breastfeeding
Birth today is geared towards mother and baby’s survival. This attitude
promotes many different interventions such as early cord cutting, continuous
monitoring and lack of incentive for obstetricians to avoid cesareans. These can
hurt early breastfeeding. We will explore how to secure the health and safety of
mother and baby while supporting breastfeeding. Teresa Bailey, IBCLC,
1 BE CEU, 1 L CERP
303 Setting Limits With Children & Teens: Way’s to Say “No” Without Saying NO!”
One of the biggest parenting challenges is learning to provide loving guidance to
children and teens. This session will explore gentle discipline as a way to set
limits with children while protecting self-esteem, fostering self-discipline, and
delineating clear boundaries. Kate Bunton FF
304 DIY Natural Remedies for Healthy Families
Motherhood can be tough, so let us help! Please join our duo of natural-minded
DIY moms for invaluable tips and hands-on experience for utilizing home
remedies, plant extracts, healing foods, and essential oils to boost the health and
wellness of your family. Highlighted topics will include combating clogged ducts
and mastitis, calming stressed moms, soothing babies, boosting breast milk
supply, tackling tummy troubles, and mending bumps and bruises. Jaclyn Lobur
and Mellory Birner FF
305 Staying Connected
How to keep in touch when you live far away from your grandchildren, adult
children, friends and others dear to your heart. Pam Freedman FF
F307 Family Interactive: Art Fun
Explore hands on fun with art. Emily Cicora FF
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Session IV
3:00 to 4:00 pm
401 Skin-to-Skin Contact and its Importance in Breastfeeding
A history and overview of the instinctual newborn behaviors associated with skin to
skin contact. A review of the initial and long term benefits to mother and baby and
the positive impact these benefits have on breastfeeding. Valerie Homanics
IBCLC, 1 BE CEU, 1 L CERP
402 Breastfeeding in the NICU
Offering support when a mother's plans get detoured to an alternate route of
pumps, kangarooing, and high tech interventions. Cindy Garrison, IBCLC,
1 BE CEU, 1 L CERP, (Cindy Garrison works for Magee-Womens Hospital which
contracts for Medela for all its breastfeeding supplies.)
403 Maintaining Breastfeeding When Mother & Baby Must Separate
This session will discuss how to help mothers continue to breastfeed when they
must be separated from their babies. This will include supporting mothers who
return to work or school, and custody situations as well as other reasons. We will
cover pumping and breast milk storage, introduction of bottles and proper bottle
feeding techniques, and practical advice for day-to-day challenges mothers
encounter. Judy Gutowski, IBCLC FF
404 My Co-Leader and Me
We will examine ways to help co-Leaders work well together, even when they
have different viewpoints, values, and lifestyles. Goals include discussing ways to
increase regular, high-quality co-Leader communication, identifying when it might
be helpful to be assertive, and exploring effective ways to approach co-Leader
confrontation. Kate Bunton and Ellen Rubin, IBCLC, 1 CS CEU L/LA
405 The Breastfeeding Bowl
Join us for a fun game based on the Breastfeeding Resources Guide. For Leader
Applicants who need to complete this portion of their work, and Leaders who want
to brush up on their skills. Michelle Roth and Terri Aquilina L/LA
F407 Family Interactive: Yoga for the Healthy Family
Relaxing yoga session for all ages. Amy, certified through The Prenatal Yoga
Center is the Mother of two beautiful breastfed children, Broadway dancer including
Radio City Rocketts, and creator of the Exercising Balance DVD. Amy Griffith FF
What to Bring to the Conference: Baby carrier, sling or backpack, quiet toys that your child
would not mind losing or sharing, sippy cups, diapers, and a small blanket for baby
What to Leave At Home: Your schedule, the hotel phone number and the conference
emergency phone number- 724-651-0111
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Conference Features
Bookstore: A selection of breastfeeding and parenting books will be available
at a discount at our conference bookstore. Cash, check, and credit card
accepted. Your bookstore purchases help LLL of WPA to encourage, inform,
and educate breastfeeding mothers throughout Western Pennsylvania. Both
Leaders and LLL members will receive a discount on books at the conference
bookstore.
Theme Baskets and Boutique: We encourage all Groups to put together a
Theme Basket for the Silent Auction. Each Group will receive 50% of the
proceeds from their basket sales. Ideas that have done well in the past include
children’s toys, gardening, art baskets, chocolate, and pamper mom baskets.
LLL WPA Groups can rent Boutique tables at the conference for only $5, sell
items of their choice (subject to LLL approval) and keep the proceeds for their
Groups. All WPA Leaders can download and print a Theme Basket or
Boutique Application at: LLLWPANEWS@yahoogroups.com. Please complete
and return the application by March 28, 2015. If you have any questions,
please contact Becky Ashkettle at beckyashkettle@yahoo.com.
Donations: We welcome donations and will recognize all donors in the
Conference Program Booklet. Donation categories are: Patron - $50 and more;
Supporter - $25 - $49; and Friend - $10 - $24. In-kind contributions of goods or
gift certificates for the Silent Auction are also appreciated. To make an in-kind
donation, please contact Janet Greenley at skyrose@gmail.com. Donations
must be received no later than March 28, 2015 to be included in the
Conference Program Booklet.
Blossoms: List your child as a Blossom of La Leche League in the Conference
Program Booklet for $2 per child. Please list each child on the appropriate
section of the Registration Form and include the additional cost with your
registration payment.
Dedications: We welcome you to make short dedications (30 words or less) in
our Conference Program Booklet. Each dedication costs $5. Please list the
number of dedications you would like on the Registration Form and attach a
separate paper with the text of your dedications. If registering online, please email your dedications to lllofparegistrar@gmail.com Cathy DeRaleau-registrar.
Children at the Conference: Parents, babies, children and grandparents
attending together are a La Leche League tradition. We hope to make the
conference one that your entire family can enjoy, so please plan to bring
everyone. Parents are responsible for their own children. To assure the
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Conference Features
security of your children, please supervise them AT ALL TIMES including at the
Playroom and other activities. All caregivers must be of an appropriate age (with
the parent’s complete schedule), bearing in mind the public atmosphere at our
conference facility. We will be sharing the facility with other groups. A Play
Room supplied with age appropriate toys is available for children ages six and
under. There is a small outdoor courtyard near the Ballroom. A Rock ‘n Rest
area complete with rocking chairs for mothers and babies who need a little quiet
time will also be available.
IBLCE CERPs and La Leche League CEUs: CERP/CEUs have been granted
through the LLL Alliance for Breastfeeding Education providership with the
International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). CERP/CEU
sessions held in the morning block provide 1.25 CERPs and CEUs; and CERP/
CEU sessions held in the afternoon block provide 1 CERP and CEU. All
conference attendees may attend CERP sessions. If you wish to receive CERP
credit, the fee for each CERP certificate is $10.00. You can sign up for each
session individually. La Leche League Alliance Continuing Education Units
(CEUs) are available to LLL Leaders and Leader Applicants for FREE! For more
information about CERP and CEU opportunities, contact Ellen Rubin
ellenjrubin@gmail.com or 412-241-0960. Children, regardless of age, are
allowed to accompany their parents to CERP sessions at Area Conferences.
CERP speakers and attendees should be aware and accepting of the fact that
first-time parents and older children may attend these sessions. Attendees with
children are asked to be respectful of the needs of all attendees and to the
speaker who is presenting.
Snack Table: Please bring a nutritious snack to share at our snack table.
Snacks are great for keeping mothers alert and children happy, so we hope that
everyone can bring something. Here are some snack suggestions organized by
your first name beginning with A-E—fruits or veggies; F-J—cheese or spreads; K
-O—snack food (crackers, pretzels); P-U—baked goods; V-Z—light colored
juice. Please bring a list of ingredients to display with your homemade goodies to
aid those with food allergies. If you have any questions about our snack table,
please contact Theresa Warren at treesa_marie@yahoo.com or 304-277-2208.
Strollers: Strollers are not permitted due to fire safety regulations and space
limitations. Stroller permits are available for parents of multiples or physically
challenged children or adults. Please mark the appropriate space on the
registration form if you need a stroller permit.
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Conference Features
Scholarships Available
A limited number of scholarships for Leaders, Leader Applicants, and Members are
available to attend the Conference. These are for registration only. (No meals,
CERPs, CEUs, hotel fees, travel expenses, etc are included.) Please ask your Group
Leader for more details.
Membership
Please consider joining La Leche League. Membership costs $40 per year and your
payment helps to support local LLL activities and to promote LLL services to mothers
throughout the world. You can join La Leche League by filling out the membership space on
the registration form and including the cost of membership in your registration payment.
Day-Workers Needed!
Willing to spend a session working the Silent Auction, Boutique or Play Room? Please
check the box on the registration form. In appreciation of your help, all day- workers
receive five tickets to use in the drawing for items in the Boutique room.
Luncheon Ceremonies
Anniversaries of Leadership: La Leche League of Western Pennsylvania celebrates
Leaders reaching special milestones in their journey of inspiring breastfeeding mothers.
Please join us as we honor these Leaders’ anniversaries with a special pin.
New Leader Recognition: All those accredited between March 2014 and April 2015 will be
honored with a special ceremony. Please plan on attending to congratulate these Leaders.
Friday Fun
Alumnae Association Dinner and Reception
Join us Friday, April 10, 2015 for the annual Alumnae Association dinner. It is open to
everyone and is a special time to renew old acquaintances and make new friends. We
will meet at 6:00 PM in the hotel’s George Westinghouse room. Dinner starts at 6:30
and includes your choice of Chicken Breast Piccata, Baked Tilapia Buerre Blanc, or
Vegan Penne Primavera with carrots, onions, yellow squash, zucchini and spinach.
Each entrée includes a fresh garden salad of mixed baby greens, mixed seasonal
vegetables, roasted potatoes, assorted dinner rolls and butter with double layered
chocolate cake for dessert. Also included are iced tea and coffee. The cost is $32.00
per adult; $16.00 for children ages six to eleven, and free for children five and under.
Children’s dinner choices are the same as the adult dinner, but half the size and will
include a salad. Throughout the evening, select items from the Silent Auction will be
available for bidding.
After Dinner ALLLum Fun
Later Friday evening, please join us for a LLLadies get together in the hotel ballroom.
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Registration and More
Registration: Everyone attending the conference must register,
including speakers, exhibitors and those with complimentary
registrations.
— Take advantage of our EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION! —
Registration Fees Without Meals
Early Bird Registration
After March 28
LLL Leaders
$ 15
$25
LLL Leader Applicants
$30
$40
LLL Member
$30
$40
Non-Member
$50
$60
Spouse/Significant Other
$20
$30
Additional Caregiver
$20
$30
Students and WIC
$20
$30
Children 12 and under
Free!
Free!
*Registration cost includes registration of one attendee.
*Please note the cost of registration does not include meals.
Lunch Buffet: Tossed Garden Green Salad, Vegetarian Vegetable Soup, Penne Pasta,
Bowtie Pasta, Turkey Meatballs, Tomato & Basil Marinara Sauce, Alfredo Sauce, and Parmesan Cheese. Buffet includes garlic bread, an assortment of multi grain rolls, butter,
coffee, iced tea, and water. Adults $23.00, children ages six to eleven years $11.50, and
children five and under eat free with a registered adult.
Refund Policy: A full refund less $15 administrative fee will be made for requests received
by March 28th. Requests received after March 28th will be entitled to a refund for registration fees only, less a $15 administrative fee. Please note: Refunds cannot be given for
meals or other fees after March 28th. No refund requests will be honored after April 3rd. No
refunds are given for pre-ordered books. Send refund requests with a SASE to the Conference Registrar: Cathy DeRaleau, 914 Miller Road, New Castle, PA 1610 or e-mail refund
requests to lllofparegistrar@gmail.com
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Hotel Information
Accommodations: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Green Tree, 500 Mansfield Avenue,
Green Tree, PA 15205, 412-922-8400. La Leche League has arranged for a special
group rate of $119 + tax per night. To receive this rate, reservations must be made by
March 21, 2015. Please mention that you are attending the conference. The hotel
provided this on-line reservation link: http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/P/
PITGTDT-LLL-20150410/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG Guests wishing to avoid an early checkout
fee should advise the hotel at or before check-in of any change in planned length of stay.
Nearby Attractions: The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, science center, the Andy
Warhol Museum, Heinz Field, home of the Steelers, PNC Park, CONSOL Energy
Center; and the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
From Erie, Buffalo and North:
Take 79 South towards Pittsburgh. Don’t use exit 21 Pittsburgh! Continue on 79S to
Pittsburgh exit #59A. Merge onto 376 East towards Pittsburgh. Exit 376 East at Exit 67
Green Tree/Mt. Lebanon. Stay in far left lane. At traffic light turn left onto Green Tree
Road (Rt 121). At the next traffic light make a left onto Mansfield. After two lights The
Doubletree Hotel will be the next drive on the right.
From West Virginia and South:
Take I-79 North to Pittsburgh. Get on 376 East towards Pittsburgh. Exit 376 East at Exit
67 Green Tree/Mt. Lebanon. Stay in far left lane. At traffic light turn left onto Green Tree
Road (Rt 121). At the next traffic light turn left onto Mansfield. After two lights The
Doubletree Hotel will be the next drive on the right.
From Philadelphia, Harrisburg and East:
PA Turnpike West to Pittsburgh Exit 57 (Pittsburgh exit at Monroeville.) Follow 376 West
toward Pittsburgh. Proceed through the Squirrel Hill Tunnel. As passing downtown
Pittsburgh you will see signs for Fort Pitt Bridge. Cross the bridge and head through the
Fort Pitt Tunnel. As you exit the tunnel you will continue on 376 West towards the airport.
Go 2 miles and take Exit 67 Green Tree/Crafton. The ramp will split, bear left on the exit.
At the stop sign turn left onto Mansfield Avenue. After two lights The Doubletree Hotel
will be the next drive on the right.
From Ohio and West:
Take PA Turnpike (76 East) to 79 South. Do not use exit 21 Pittsburgh! Continue on 79S
to the Pittsburgh exit #59A. Merge onto 376 East towards Pittsburgh. Exit 376 East at
Exit 67 Green Tree/Mt. Lebanon. Stay in far left lane. At traffic light turn left onto Green
Tree Road (Rt 121). At the next traffic light turn left onto Mansfield. The Doubletree Hotel
will be the next drive on the right.
From Pittsburgh International Airport:
Take 376 East towards Pittsburgh. Get off exit 67 Green Tree. Turn left off the exit onto
Green Tree Road. At the next traffic light turn left t onto Mansfield. The Doubletree Hotel
will be the next drive on the right.
—Smoking is not permitted in the LLL Conference areas—
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La Leche League
La Leche League International was founded in 1956 by seven women who were
interested in breastfeeding their babies. Today it reaches over 200,000 women
in over 65 countries every month with information and mother-to-mother support.
LLL is recognized as the world’s foremost authority on breastfeeding.
Our Philosophy
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Mothering through breastfeeding is the most natural and effective
way of understanding and satisfying the needs of the baby.
Mother and baby need to be together early and often to establish a
satisfying relationship and an adequate milk supply.
In the early years the baby has an intense need to be with his mother
which is as basic as his need for food.
Human milk is the natural food for babies, uniquely meeting their
changing needs.
For the healthy, full-term baby, breast milk is the only food necessary
until the baby shows signs of needing solids, about the middle of the
first year after birth.
Ideally the breastfeeding relationship will continue until the baby
outgrows the need.
Alert and active participation by the mother in childbirth is a help in
getting breastfeeding off to a good start.
Breastfeeding is enhanced and the nursing couple sustained by the
loving support, help, and companionship of the baby's father. A
father's unique relationship with his baby is an important element in
the child's development from early infancy.
Good nutrition means eating a well-balanced and varied diet of foods
in as close to their natural state as possible.
From infancy on, children need loving guidance which reflects
acceptance of their capabilities and sensitivity to their feelings.
The ideals and principles of mothering, which are the foundation of LLLI
beliefs, are further developed in The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, the
most comprehensive handbook on breastfeeding and parenting ever
published. It has provided needed answers to three generations of
nursing mothers on every aspect of breastfeeding.
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"Celebrate our breastfeeding community with LLL of PA West"
Register Online at www.lllofwpa.org
LLL of Western PA, Registrar
914 Miller Road, New Castle,
PA 1610