La Leche League of Cleveland County Families

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If you need breastfeeding information or assistance, please use one of the following options to reach a Leader:

1. During the week before 9 p.m.,
     call Elise at 405-416-3822.
2. On the weekends before 8 p.m.,
     call Christina at 405-694-5781.

Please do leave a message if we are unable to answer. Due to some problems with crank calls, we are not comfortable returning calls to an unknown number or person. Also, please keep in mind that we are volunteers with families, so sometimes we cannot answer the phone or return calls immediately.

La Leche League of Cleveland County Families will generally hold two Series Meetings each month on the first or second Saturday and the third Wednesday, weather and/or Leader & family wellness permitting. Anyone who is breastfeeding or pregnant or who is interested in learning more about breastfeeding is welcome (including your children) at every meeting. We also have a playgroup that meets on the third Saturday.

• Our hosts offer their spaces or homes free of charge, so we ask that all attendees respect their property.
• If you have a toddler, you may want to bring something for them to eat at meetings, but due to the need to protect potentially allergic children, please keep the snack with you and allow your child to eat it only with you.
• Quiet toddler-age toys are generally provided at both meetings, but you might bring something quiet for your toddler to play with just in case our plans fall through. If you will be bringing older children, please bring something quiet, such as a book or quiet game, for their entertainment during the meeting. Please do not bring videos or allow children to play videos on cell phones during the meeting.

We are very grateful to Gymboree of Norman and our other hosts for providing us space in which to hold our meetings without charge! If you are interested in attending any meetings, please confirm meeting day and time prior to the meeting with one of the Leaders in case of changes. Sick children or inclement weather may lead to cancellation. We will post cancellation notices on our FB Page as early as possible. See our meeting info below or at:

   Facebook Page: La Leche League of Cleveland County Families, OK
   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/230123147023533/ 

Meeting Days, Times, and Locations:
Please confirm all meetings a day ahead of time by emailing Christina or by calling a Leader at one of the phone numbers to the left--thanks!

    1) First or second Saturday Meetings, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
      
        Saturday, 7. April 2018
        Saturday, 5. May 2018

        Location: Gymboree, 255 34th Avenue SW, Norman, OK 73072

    2) Third Wednesday Meetings – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
 
       20. June: Norman Public Library Central in the Children's Area
     
     3) Third Saturday Meetings--La Leche League Play Group & Idea Swap
           Check our Facebook Events for details on each month's meeting.
        
Our face-to-face meetings offer a space for developing a network of friends with others who have similar values as to breastfeeding and parenting and for sharing your concerns and joys. We will share information and tips about a variety of issues a breastfeeding family may experience, including surviving the early postpartum weeks, managing milk supply and coping with latch issues, pumping, yeast infections (thrush), mastitis, tongue tie/lip tie, working and breastfeeding, and much more. Leaders are trained and accredited by La Leche League International to provide individual support and help breastfeeding families overcome many of the early challenges of breastfeeding as well as those that may arise later on the breastfeeding journey. While we often start a meeting with a particular topic as a conversation-starter, your questions are always welcome; we emphasize sharing and mutual support in an open discussion. 

Even at a playgroup, you're welcome to share breastfeeding concerns. If a Leader is unable to join the playgroup, please keep in mind that only a Leader speaks for La Leche League and will always offer evidence-based information; all others speak only from their own personal experiences.

You can also find us on Facebook! We often post new research, breastfeeding tips, or information for breastfeeding in a crisis (such as tornadoes!) on our Facebook page. Our Facebook Group is like an online meeting; if you wish to join, follow the link below and send a join request to the Leaders.