LLL of Pacific Horizons Breastfeeding and Continuing Education Event: “Red Flags: When is Exclusive Breastfeeding Not a Safe Care Plan?”

Location: Antelope Valley Hospital, Lancaster, California.

Featuring Susan Aldana, IBCLC and Karen Peters, MBA, RD, IBCLC. Continuing Education Units available. For more information, contact [email protected] or go to www.eventbrite.com/e/red-flags-breastfeeding-seminar-registration-28951576946.

LLL of Kansas/Oklahoma Breastfeeding & Continuing Education Event: “Maternal Health and Breastfeeding Success.”

Location: Meridian Conference Center, Newton, Kansas.

Featuring Dr. Alison Stuebe, MD, MSc, FACOG, FABM. Continuing Education Units available.

For more information, go to www.kansaslll.org/events.htm.

La Leche League International inaugural Online International Conference: “Building a Legacy.”

Date: April 3-7, 2017 presented live (available on demand for a month)
Location: Online

Featuring LLLI Founders Marian Tompson and Mary Ann Cahill, remembering the early days of LLL and pondering the future, in a keynote LLLI DVD produced by Lisa Manning of LLLNZ.  Catch a sneak preview at https://vimeo.com/185919991/12344bcc90.

For more information, go to http://www.llli.org/celebrate60(Registration will open soon.)

LLL of Massachusetts/Rhode Island/Vermont Breastfeeding and Parenting Conference.

Location: University of Massachusetts Inn & Conference Center, Lowell, Massachusetts.

For more information, contact [email protected] or go to www.lllmarivt.org/conference.

Leader Education Workshop. “Supporting Breastfeeding Families for 60 Years."

Location: University of Massachusetts Inn & Conference Center, Lowell, Massachusetts.

For more information, contact [email protected] or go to www.lllmarivt.org/conference.

LLL of Garden State Breastfeeding and Parenting Conference. “Celebrate 60: Building a Legacy, Let the Festivities Continue.”

Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton, Parsippany, New Jersey.

For more information, contact Linda at [email protected]or go to www.lllgardenstateconference.org.

LLL of Minnesota & the Dakotas Area Conference & Continuing Education Event.

Location: Marriott Minneapolis West, St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Featuring: Kathleen Kendall-Tacket, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA.

For more information, contact Anne at [email protected] or go to www.lllofmndas.org/2017-spring-conference.html.

LLL of South Carolina Health Care Professional Seminar and LLL Area Conference. Continuing Education Units available.

Location: Saluda Shoals River Center, Columbia, South Carolina.

For more information, contact Leslie at [email protected].

LLL Area Conference: “Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future, Celebrating 60 Years of La Leche League.”

Location: Saluda Shoals River Center, Columbia, South Carolina.

For more information, contact Leslie at [email protected].

Featuring Elizabeth C. Brooks, JD, IBCLC (LLC). Continuing Education Units offered. For more information, contact Tiffany at [email protected] or go to lllsunshinestate.org/conference/ or www.facebook.com/LLLSunStateConference/.

La Leche League of North Carolina announces the 2017 Breastfeeding and Parenting Conference, Breastfeeding: Giving Our Children Roots and Wings. The conference will take place at the the Winston-Salem Marriott, 425 North Cherry Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101, October 6 to 8, 2017. Click HERE to book your hotel room at the reduced group rate.

Email [email protected] with any questions or inquires.
Join us on Facebook for the latest conference updates: https://www.facebook.com/LLLofNCAreaConference

For more information, contact Jeanette at [email protected] or go to www.lalecheleagueofmichigan.org/event.html.

La Leche League Alumnae Association Sightseeing Trip to San Diego, California. LLL Alumnae members, former members, current and former Leaders, LLL members and former LLL members are invited to share old memories, renew acquaintances, and have fun visiting historical and interesting sites in this seacoast city.

For more information, contact [email protected]; to learn more about the LLL Alums, go to lllalumnae.org.

For more information, contact Karen at [email protected].

Featuring Diana West, IBCLC, and co-author of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, 8th Edition, (2010), and Sweet Sleep: Nighttime and Naptime Strategies for the Breastfeeding Family(2014). For more information, contact Melanie at [email protected] or go to LLLofWI.org.

Enrichment, inspiration, support, and encouragement for parents at all stages. Session topics include peaceful birth, first foods for little ones, appreciating and understanding active toddlers, parenting for peace and health, pelvic floor health, caring for aging parents, and low-impact living. Professional development sessions are also offered for LLL Leaders and lactation consultants. Bring the whole family - there are special activities for children, and spouses and partners can register too. See below for the complete list of sessions and speakers plus information on fees, children's activities, and other details.

Registration links:

• Register for the conference.
• Download a PDF of the complete Area Conference brochure.
• Directions to the school: www.lllofmenh.org/2017-area-conference-directions.html
• Connect to the event on Facebook.
• E-mail LLL of ME/NH <[email protected]>

Register by September 29 for the early-bird discount!

For more information, contact Allison at [email protected] or go to http://www.lllofmenh.org/2017-area-conference.html.

#GivingTuesday is November 28 – Support La Leche League USA!
Your donation will help to sustain La Leche League breastfeeding support. Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted, and for a minimum gift of $25, your special message of congratulations, encouragement, or appreciation can be published in New Beginnings.
Thank you for Giving!

Featuring Dr. James McKenna, PhD.

For more information, call or text Michelle at (719) 301-9124 or go to http://www.lllcoloradowyoming.org/professional-seminar.html.

This Colorado/Wyoming event originally had been scheduled for October, but the date was changed to December.

SAVE THE DATE!
Spring Leader Education Workshop

March 17, 2018
9am to 4pm

Orangewood Presbyterian Church/Page Hall
7321 N 10th St.
Phoenix, Arizona 85020

For more information, contact Rene’ at [email protected]

LLL Spring LEW 2018

This year's Seminar features speakers Ruth Lucas, PhD, RNC, CLS and Tom Johnston, CNM, IBCLC.

Topics include:

• The maternal newborn microbiome
• Human milk production: Just when you thought you knew
• Still swimming upstream: Breastfeeding in a formula-feeding world
• It takes two: Exploring infant’s effort during breastfeeding.

Contact: Joyce Thomson

La Leche League of Connecticut
(860) 876-2293
[email protected]

Learn more: http://www.lllct-hps.org

For more information contact [email protected]

Keynote speakes are Kimarie Bugg, DNP(s), MSN, FNP-BC, MPH, CLC, IBCLC and Linda Smith, MPH, FACCE, IBCLC, FILCA.

For more information, go to www.colactationconference.com/ or https://m.facebook.com/colactationconference/.

Join La Leche League of New York in talking about Breastfeeding in the Millennium!

When:
Friday, October 26, 2018 at 5:00PM ET
-to-
Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 3:00PM ET

Breastfeeding and Parenting Conference:
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07efdsic3hdc1c2c78&llr=84rht67ab
https://lllny.org/lll-of-ny-conference-2018/

Contact:
Heather Gansky, ACE
[email protected]

Continuing Education Day and Parenting Conference

November 9-11, 2018 at the Embassy Suites Arcadia, 211 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006

Featuring Diana West, IBCLC, and Marian Tompson, La Leche League co-Founder.

Registration at https://www.regonline.com/registration/Checkin.aspx?EventID=2522604

For more information contact Renee at [email protected]

University of Minnesota Continuing Education and Conference Center, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Featured speaker is Lisa Marasco, MA, IBCLC, FILCA.

Additional information will be posted at www.lllofmndas.org/conferences.html closer to conference date.

Hosted by Spokane County Breastfeeding Coalition and Spokane La Leche League.

When: Monday, August 12, 2019 from 6-8pm

Where: Spokane Public Library Shadle, 2111 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane, Washington 99205

More Information

A production of The African American Breastfeeding Project, a multimedia intiative to normalize breastfeeding.

Hosted by:
Northwestern Wisconsin Breastfeeding Network
La Leche League of Eau Claire
La Leche League of Wisconsin

When: Monday, August 12, 2019 from 6-8pm

Where: Volume One, 205 N Dewey Street, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

The screening is free, but capacity is limited. Please register by selecting the number of tickets you'd like.

Chocolate Milk: The Documentary is an exploration of the racial divide in breastfeeding. Told through the narratives of three African American women: a new mother, a midwife and a WIC lactation educator, the film seeks to answer the longstanding question of why more African American women are not breastfeeding. By creating an engaging narrative centered around the challenges of breastfeeding, Chocolate Milk will spark public discussion on how communities can better support black mothers.

All are welcome to stay for a guided discussion following the screening of the 90-minute documentary.

Free Screening of Chocolate Milk: The Documentary

Hosted by La Leche League of Cary, La Leche League International, and La Leche League USA.

When: Friday, 16 August 2019 from 6-8pm EDT

This is a FREE screening and is open to all members of our community. It is a family friendly event so please do not hesitate to bring your children!  More details about the event will follow as we have them available.

This event will also include door prizes, a bake sale, and raffle. Check back for highlights of some of the prizes available!

CHOCOLATE MILK: THE DOCUMENTARY is an exploration of the racial divide in breastfeeding. Told through the narratives of three African American women: a new mother, a midwife and a WIC lactation educator, the film seeks to answer the longstanding question of why more African American women are not breastfeeding. By creating an engaging narrative centered around the challenges of breastfeeding, Chocolate Milk will spark public discussion on how communities can better support black mothers.

http://www.chocolatemilkdoc.com/film

Chocolate Milk Documentary Screening

Hosted by La Leche League of San Diego County, La Leche League USA, La Leche League of Escondido, Birth Roots Babies, and San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition.

When: Saturday, August 17, 2019, from 10:00am-1:00pm

Where: Birth Roots Babies 1686 Broadway, Chula Vista, California 91911

Please RSVP on San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/events/494323337989019/

CHOCOLATE MILK: THE DOCUMENTARY is an exploration of the racial divide in breastfeeding. Told through the narratives of three African American women: a new mother, a midwife and a WIC lactation educator, the film seeks to answer the longstanding question of why more African American women are not breastfeeding. By creating an engaging narrative centered around the challenges of breastfeeding, Chocolate Milk will spark public discussion on how communities can better support black mothers. Our goal is to premiere the film in 200 community screenings across the country during National Breastfeeding Month in August 2019.

https://www.breastfeeding.org/events/chocolate-milk-documentary-screening-free-community-event/?fbclid=IwAR3y-3jQBYqh16fjs-_wDi97irOqNb9EzCGMz3C0WG9-970BRQmpnxrbIvw

http://www.chocolatemilkdoc.com/film

Join La Leche League of Mankato/St. Peter for a free community preview of Chocolate Milk, a documentary that features stories of three women. Through their stories, Chocolate Milk will examine how the socioeconomic factors of race and sex influence breastfeeding rates for black mothers in America.

When: Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 5-7pm

Where: Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota, 224 Lamm St, Mankato, Minnesota 56001

The screening of Chocolate Milk is free to attend, and babies in arms are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. 

Thanks to a generous donation by Leading Lady, there will be a nursing item giveaway, available on a first come, first serve basis.

This event is free of charge, but does not grant access to the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota's exhibits or galleries.

Chocolate Milk: The Documentary Screening and Discussion

Hosted by North Riverside Public Library, La Leche League of Illinois, La Leche League USA, La Leche League International, and La Leche League of La Grange Park.

When: Saturday, August 24, 2019, from 2-4pm

Where: North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave, North Riverside, Illinois 60546

Join La Leche League and the North Riverside Public Library for a special screening and discussion of Chocolate Milk, a movie that examines the racial divide in breastfeeding and sparks discussion on how communities can support black mothers. For Black Breastfeeding Week.

PS - don't forget that if you sign up for Adult Summer Reading, you can get a raffle ticket for attending library programs!

Registration is not required but is appreciated. To register, give us a call at 708-447-0869 or visit: http://www.northriversidelibrary.org/events/chocolate-milk-a-documentary-screening-discussion/

Celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week with Birth And Breatfeeding Alliance, La Leche League of San Antonio & San Antonio Nurse Midwife for a free screen of Chocolate Milk: The Documentary Series.

When: August 25th from 4-6pm

Where: The Alamo Drafthouse Park North 618 Northwest Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78216

CHOCOLATE MILK is a digital storytelling project that shares video testimonials from black mothers who have struggled and succeeded with breastfeeding. Each video from the series is posted on our YouTube channel as a resource for mothers and their communities.

In 2016, series creator Elizabeth Bayne decided to extend the project into a feature-length documentary which will explore the unique environmental and socioeconomic challenges that contribute to low breastfeeding rates among African Americans.

You can find more on Chocolate Milk: The Documentary Series by visiting:
http://www.chocolatemilkdoc.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/479868562777887/
Stay tuned for how to reserve your free tickets!

There will be time for a short discussion following the screening.

FREE screening of Chocolate Milk: The Documentary!
http://www.chocolatemilkdoc.com/film

Hosted by La Leche League of Hampton Roads, La Leche League USA, Black Breastfeeding Mamas Circle, and Black Breastfeeding Week.

When: Sunday, August 25, 2019 fro 2-5pm.

Where: Greenbrier Library, 1214 Volvo Pkwy, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320

CHOCOLATE MILK: THE DOCUMENTARY is an exploration of the racial divide in breastfeeding. Told through the narratives of three African American women: a new mother, a midwife and a WIC lactation educator, the film seeks to answer the longstanding question of why more African American women are not breastfeeding. By creating an engaging narrative centered around the challenges of breastfeeding, Chocolate Milk will spark public discussion on how communities can better support black mothers.

All are welcome to join us for a free screening of Chocolate Milk: The Documentary in honor and celebration of Black Breastfeeding Week! We’ll also have some light refreshments and door prizes!

When: Wednesday, 28 August, 2019, at 6:30 CDT
Where: Kingwood Branch Library 4400 Bens View Ln, Kingwood, Texas 77339
#BBW19 #ITSYOURWORLD

“CHOCOLATE MILK: THE DOCUMENTARY is an exploration of the racial divide in breastfeeding. Told through the narratives of three African American women: a new mother, a midwife and a WIC lactation educator, the film seeks to answer the longstanding question of why more African American women are not breastfeeding. By creating an engaging narrative centered around the challenges of breastfeeding, Chocolate Milk will spark public discussion on how communities can better support black mothers.”

http://www.chocolatemilkdoc.com

Chocolate Milk, a film for Black Breastfeeding Week

Hosted by La Leche League of Bryan/College Station, Brazos Valley Breastfeeding Coalition, La Leche League of Texas, La Leche League USA, The Queen Theatre, Brazos Valley African American Museum, Black Breastfeeding Week, and Brazos Valley Black Breastfeeding.

---SAVE THE DATE---
We're celebrating National Black Breastfeeding Week with a free viewing of CHOCOLATE MILK: THE DOCUMENTARY! Join us at The Queen Theatre in downtown Bryan on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Doors open at 9:00 AM!

After the film, join us at the Brazos Valley African American Museum for a reception & discussion on "The State of Black Breastfeeding in the Brazos Valley." Discussion @ 11:30 AM.
***More details coming soon!***
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CHOCOLATE MILK: THE DOCUMENTARY is an exploration of the racial divide in breastfeeding. Told through the narratives of three African American women: a new mother, a midwife and a WIC lactation educator, the film seeks to answer the longstanding question of why more African American women are not breastfeeding. By creating an engaging narrative centered around the challenges of breastfeeding, Chocolate Milk will spark public discussion on how communities can better support black mothers.
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We warmly invite breastfeeding families and everyone in the community who is interested in supporting black families to join us!

These events are free. Please pass this invite along to those you know who might be interested!

Find out more about why we need Black Breastfeeding Week here: http://blackbreastfeedingweek.org/why-we-need-black-breastfeeding-week/

#LoveOnTop #bbw19 #LiftEveryBaby #normalizebreastfeeding #nationalbreastfeedingmonth #blackbreastfeedingweek #blackwomendobreastfeed #Chocolatemilk

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Co-Hosted by
La Leche League of Bryan/College Station - we provide free breastfeeding support, encouragement, and information to all families who choose to breastfeed their children.

And by
Brazos Valley Breastfeeding Coalition - A group for all persons who desire to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding

This screening is free and open to the public.

When: Saturday, August 31, 2019, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT

Where: The Central Library 1301 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63103

CHOCOLATE MILK: THE DOCUMENTARY is an exploration of the racial divide in breastfeeding. Told through the narratives of three African American women: a new mother, a midwife and a WIC lactation educator, the film seeks to answer the longstanding question of why more African American women are not breastfeeding.

This screening is sponsored by St. Louis Moms Blog.

Registration Now Open.
Click Here for More Information and Registration

Featuring:
Gretchen Becker Crabb, MSE, LPC-IT, OTR/L, CLC, IMH-E
Patricia Smith, OTR, IBCLC
Lucky Tomaszek, Sexuality Educator
Dr. Gerald Walczak, DDS

Facebook.com/LLLofWI
www.LLLofWI.org

Registration is now open for our Friends of La Leche League trip to New Orleans this November. We are looking forward to this chance to gather with LLL friends for fun, learning, and reminiscence. Staying in the historic French Quarter, our group will experience the warm hospitality, enriching culture, delectable cuisine, and general joie de vivre of New Orleans.

The Friends of La Leche League trip will offer time to reconnect with old friends and make new ones as we explore this wonderful city. Our itinerary includes a variety of cultural activities and tasty meals. We also will commune together and hold our unique We Remember ceremony to honor LLL Leaders and Friends who have died since our San Diego trip in 2017. The New Orleans trip schedule also includes free time for you to see and do activities on your personal “bucket list” for travel and adventure.

We are thrilled that La Leche League co-Founder, Marian Tompson, is planning to join us on the trip. Friends of LLL is collecting donations to fund her travel expenses. Full information about the trip, including registration forms and links to donate for the co-Founder’s travel expenses, can be found here. We look forward to seeing you in November!

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the Good Times Roll!

La Leche League of Texas is excited to open these 2 sessions to the general public. La Leche League of Texas has been awarded 2 L-CERPs by IBLCE for our Breastfeeding Seminars.

When: Saturday, December 14, 2019, from 09:30-12:15 CST
Where: Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin, 5925 Dillard Circle, Austin, Texas 78752

REGISTER HERE https://tinyurl.com/llltx-ce-2019

For more information, visit texaslll.org or the FaceBook event

Price:
IBCLCs requesting CERPs: $40
General Public not requesting CERPS: $15

Schedule:
9:30am – 10:00am Registration
10:00am – 11:00am Breastfeeding and Diversity 
11:15am- 12:15pm Infant Feeding in Emergencies

Please note that event will be rescheduled due to COVID-19.

For more information:
Visit www.texaslll.org
or
Email [email protected].

This event has been CANCELED!

Featured speaker: Lisa Marasco, MA, IBCLC

When: April 4, 2020

Where: Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Facey Building, 23803 McBean Parkway, Valencia, California 91335

For more information, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-more-milk-breastfeeding-seminar-registration-89885228137?fbclid=IwAR1s5RW7NXF8r2atgKRHy22sF9qDXjpE3dG3c2ya6pLk4J9ccRXXPABtVI4.

LLL USA will once again hold Live, Love, Latch!^® events throughout National Breastfeeding Month, which is August 1-31, 2020.  All events will be virtual.

For more information about Live, Love, Latch!^® and to stay updated as more events are added, go to lllusa.org/live-love-latch/ or www.facebook.com/LiveLoveLatch.

We are excited to announce that we are partnering with iLactation to bring our conference ONLINE!

Everyone who has already registered will be rolled into the online conference with no additional charges. T-shirts that have been purchased, will be mailed to individuals with your conference tote bags.

If you didn't register for conference already, do so NOW! Registration is open now and access to the conference will be granted by August 1.

Email [email protected] with any questions.

Featured speaker is Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA.

For more information or to register, go to lllofwi.org/education-events.html or www.facebook.com/LLLofWI/.

LLL USA will once again hold Live, Love, Latch!® events throughout National Breastfeeding Month, which is August 1-31, 2020.  All events will be virtual. For more information about Live, Love, Latch!® and to stay updated as more events are added, go to lllusa.org/live-love-latch/ or www.facebook.com/LiveLoveLatch

https://lllusa.org/live-love-latch/

La Leche League (LLL) of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Association of Lactation Consultants (WALC) are proud to co-sponsor a fall event.
They are so excited to welcome you all to an in-person event again! Virtual options also available.
All sessions will be recorded and available for 30 days after the conference for those registered for the virtual option.

Dates:
Thursday, November 10, from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, November 11, from 7:30am to 4:30pm

Presentations: Lisa Marasco, MA, IBCLC FILCA and Tameka Jackson-Dyer

Register for this year's conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lll-of-wi-and-walc-conference-2022-tickets-362521330057 

Check out the LLL of WI website for more information!