La Leche League Ennis

We have one online meeting this week, which anyone in any part of the country can join. Just pop a message onto the contact listed and they will forward you the link to join. ❤️

Do check out your local groups page for updates on face to face meet ups.
You can find details of the Group closest to you on our website here:
https://www.lalecheleagueireland.com/groups/

In the first days of life, your baby will need to breastfeed frequently. It is normal for babies to feed little and often - this encourages your milk to increase in volume.

Find out more about the early days of breastfeeding in this article:
https://laleche.org.uk/signs-effective-feeding-early-days-2/

We have two online meetings this week, which anyone in any part of the country can join. Just pop a message onto the contact listed and they will forward you the link to join. ❤️

Do check out your local groups page for updates on face to face meet ups.
You can find details of the Group closest to you on our website here:
https://www.lalecheleagueireland.com/groups/

Parenting can be tiring and difficult, and feeling criticised or unsupported by people around you can make it harder.
Always remember that you know your baby best & can decide which suggestions work well for you, your little one and your family.

You can find many helpful tips on how to deal with criticism in this article:
https://laleche.org.uk/dealing-with-criticism/

If you are looking for compassionate and non-judgmental breastfeeding support, you are very welcome to come along to any of our online or in-person Group meetings.
All details are available on our website.

We have two online meetings this week, which anyone in any part of the country can join. Just pop a message onto the contact listed and they will forward you the link to join. ❤️

Do check out your local groups page for updates on face to face meet ups.

You can find details of the Group closest to you on our website here:
https://www.lalecheleagueireland.com/groups/

Happy Earth Day 2024!

Support for breastfeeding is an environmental imperative.
Breastfeeding is an important way to protect our environment and our health and can have a significant impact on our planet and on climate change.
We need national and global policies and systems in place to provide the support families need for breastfeeding.

For more about breastfeeding and the environment, visit the LLL website: https://www.laleche.org.uk/breastmilk-and-the-environment/

"Every time I try to put my baby down to sleep, they cry! What am I doing wrong?"

Many new parents are surprised by how intensely their baby needs to be held and comforted, yet this is the biological norm for newborns and an important survival instinct: by being close to their caregiver, your baby makes sure they are protected and close to their only source of nutrition in the first few months.

You can find more information - and reassurance - about normal infant behavior on the LLL website:
https://laleche.org.uk/fussy-evenings-with-a-newborn/

This FREE interactive course is an excellent way to learn more about breastfeeding & prepare you for the early days of feeding your baby. 💙

Are you pregnant and thinking about breastfeeding your baby?
Are you interested in joining next month's FREE practical and interactive online course?
Here you will learn about the first few days and weeks of breastfeeding your baby, and how to continue with confidence. The course is suitable for you and a support partner of your choice (optional).
The Beginning Breastfeeding Course is facilitated by La Leche League Leaders, who are trained and accredited breastfeeding counsellors.

April’s course will be delivered over one session on Zoom, on Saturday 20th April 2024 from 10.30am-1.30pm.

Booking is limited as the course group is small, you can book by clicking the link. https://form.jotform.com/222487204638055

Breastfeeding is about so much more than (just) nutrition. 💙

Find your local LLL Group here:
https://www.lalecheleagueireland.com/groups

It’s World Health Day 2024!

Breastfeeding provides life-long health benefits for you and your baby.

Breastfeeding lowers your risk of
• breast and ovarian cancer
• high blood pressure
• cardiovascular disease
• diabetes and more

Read more about the health benefits of breastfeeding on the LLL website:
https://laleche.org.uk/amazing-milk/

We have one online meeting this week, which anyone in any part of the country can join. Just pop a message onto the contact listed and they will forward you the link to join. ❤️
Do check out your local groups page for updates on face to face meet ups.
You can find details of the Group closest to you on our website here:
https://www.lalecheleagueireland.com/groups/

Our trained volunteers are available to provide breastfeeding information and support all year round - including weekends and holidays!

You can find our Leaders' contact details on our website or reach out to us via social media:
https://www.lalecheleagueireland.com/groups

If you are looking for a way to support your local LLL Group & stay in touch with the organisation, purchasing a LLL Subscription might be the way to go.

An annual Subscription costs €30 (split between La Leche League of Ireland and your local Group) and you will receive 6 “Breastfeeding Matters” magazines over the course of 12 months, as well as a special subscriber discount for our annual Conference.

To find out more about Subscriptions, please visit our website:
https://www.lalecheleagueireland.com/subscriptions

We have two online meetings this week, which anyone in any part of the country can join. Just pop a message onto the contact listed and they will forward you the link to join. ❤️

Do check out your local groups page for updates on face to face meet ups.

You can find details of the Group closest to you on our website here:
https://www.lalecheleagueireland.com/groups/

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at La Leche League Ireland! ☘️

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at La Leche League of Ireland! 💐

Sarah Ockwell-Smith talking at the LLL Conference in Sligo in How to be a Calm Parent. It starts with us and being kinder to ourselves. We now have her book in our library if interested in giving it a read.

Delighted with our new additions to the library and listening to Sarah Ockwell Smith talk about childism in her talk today at the LLL Ireland Conference 2024. Looking forward to her talk tomorrow morning on How to be a Calm Parent.

At the book club this morning at our conference in Sligo. Fiona talked about Adventures in Tandem Nursing and how the book is really helpful to read while pregnant. We have it in our library to borrow for free. Message us if your interested in this book or any other one that maybe in our library.

We have three online meetings this week, which anyone in any part of the country can join. Just pop a message onto the contact listed and they will forward you the link to join. ❤️

Do check out your local groups page for updates on face to face meet ups.

You can find details of the Group closest to you on our website here:
https://www.lalecheleagueireland.com/groups/

The annual LLL Conference is coming up in March.
Find all details + booking form on our website!

Did you book a ticket for the La Leche League Conference 2024 yet?

The event will take place from March 1st till 3rd at the Clayton Hotel in Sligo and promises to be a great weekend filled with talks & workshops about parenting and breastfeeding.

Early Bird rates end on January 31st!

You can find our Conference brochure as well as the booking form on our website:
https://www.lalecheleagueireland.com/conference-2024

Experiencing a power outage?

Try to keep the freezer door completely shut while power is out. Once power is back, check to see if there are any ice crystals that remain in the bags.
If there are any ice crystals at all, it may be refrozen.

If there are no longer ice crystals in the milk, current guidelines recommend that this milk be used within 24-48 hours (24 hours if baby is a preemie or has immune issues that require stricter precautions) and not refrozen.

Find more info on our page about breastfeeding in emergencies:
https://lllusa.org/breastfeeding-in-an-emergency/

We are delighted to invite you back to Sligo for our annual La Leche League Conference!

We look forward to welcoming you to what we hope will be an informative and enjoyable chance to connect with other breastfeeding families and advocates.

Book early to avail of Early Bird pricing until 1st February 2024.

Find more information here: https://www.lalecheleagueireland.com/conference-2024

Happy New Year from La Leche League of Ireland!
We’re wishing you & your family all the best for the year ahead.

Our volunteers will continue to be available for breastfeeding information & support, 365 days a year. Please don’t hesitate to reach out whenever needed.

You can find your local group on our website:
https://www.lalecheleagueireland.com/groups