La Leche League of Manhattan, KS Area

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Meetings are held in Manhattan:

4th Tuesday - 10am
Peace Lutheran Church
2500 Kimball Ave. Meetings are held on Ft. Breast milk is the superior infant food.

La Leche League is an international, nonsectarian service organization dedicated to providing support, education, information, and encouragement to women who choose to breastfeed. (In November and December, meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday due to holidays.)

2nd Saturday - 9:30am
Manhattan Public Library
629 Poyntz Ave. Riley:

2nd Wednesday - 10am
Warner Peterson Community Center
5570 AP Hill

Drive

All mothers interested in breastfeeding (and their children) are welcome! To contact a LLL Leader any time, please call 785-370-4356 or email [email protected]. The basic philosophy of La Leche League is summarized in the following statements:

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. 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.

02/25/2021

Hi! We had someone contact us who has washable nursing pads to pass on. Please send us a message if you would like these!

05/18/2020

Hello!

We wanted to make sure everyone is aware that our in person meetings, as well as home visits, are suspended until further notice due to COVID-19.

If you are needing breastfeeding support, please don't hesitate to contact us via Facebook, at this [email protected], or by phone at 785-370-4356. If you are needing in person support, we would be happy to try to find you resources that are better equipped to help you at this time.

Thanks!

Manhattan, KS Area Leaders

03/15/2020

Hello all!

LLL USA has decided that we will not be permitted to hold any meetings until April 5th at the earliest, which means our Tuesday morning meeting for this month is canceled. Please contact us at (785) 370-4356, [email protected], or here if you are needing breastfeeding support.

03/13/2020

To do our part in slowing the spread of COVID-19, we are cancelling our meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, March 14th. Please watch for updates closer to our March 24th meeting.

As always, if you are needing breastfeeding support, we can be reached at (785) 370-4356, [email protected], or through messenger.

Stay well!

01/10/2020

The 9:30 La Leche League Meeting that is held at the Manhattan Public Library tomorrow is canceled due to inclement weather.

09/05/2019

La Leche League is ran by volunteer Leaders who nursed their own babies and are accredited by La Leche League International. All services provided by our group are absolutely free. We want to help you reach your breastfeeding goals, whatever that looks like for you.

Tuesday meetings are held in Manhattan on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 10am at Peace Lutheran Church, 2500 Kimball Ave. (In November and December, meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday due to holidays.)

Saturday meetings are the second Saturday of the month at 9:30 am at the Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Ave. The room we use will be on the second floor varies, watch for signs when you arrive at the library.

All parents interested in breastfeeding (and their children) are welcome!

To contact a LLL Leader any time, please call 785-370-4356 or email [email protected].

06/11/2019

In Kansas, you are protected to breastfeed your child anywhere you and your child would otherwise be legally allowed to be in. We encourage employers to train their employees regarding this law. If you would like more training resources for this we would love to point you in the right direction!

The vast majority of breastfeeding families will never have an issue with this. But if you ever face an issue breastfeeding your child in public, here is more information regarding your rights. We are also here to offer you support and resources to help you navigate your options.

Breastfeeding Welcomed Here Pledge. As a Mother-Friendly Business agreeing to give a welcoming environment for breastfeeding mothers at Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition

06/01/2019

Come see two of our Leaders, Brandy and Holly, at Geary County WIC Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day at Playground Park in Junction City!

02/19/2019

Do you have days where you feel you just can’t get it together?
Been a few days since bath time? LLL Meetings are come as you are, sticky toddlers and all.
Ask questions. Get answers. Make friends. We are here to help.
Find your local Group at lllusa.org or post below and we can connect you with your local Leader.

[Image: Close up photo of a toddler with dirt on her face and hair. Text: For La Leche League Meetings, come as you are.]

11/27/2018

On this Giving Tuesday, consider giving to La Leche League of Manhattan, KS Area while entering yourself to win one of our awesome raffle baskets! 100% of this money will stay local and provide continuing education and accreditation for our Leaders, and provide resources to local families needing breastfeeding support.

La Leche League is a non profit, international organization with the mission of providing support to breastfeeding mothers free of charge. All money donated to LLL of Manhattan, KS Area will stay in our local group which serves Manhattan, Fort Riley, Junction City, Wamego, and the surrounding areas....

11/24/2018

Small Business Saturday is here!! Come down to Michael & Madge and pick up a few freebies, buy some raffle tickets, enjoy some snacks and shop local!

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Meetings are held in Manhattan: 4th Tuesday - 10am Peace Lutheran Church 2500 Kimball Ave. (In November and December, meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday due to holidays.) 2nd Saturday - 9:30am Manhattan Public Library 629 Poyntz Ave. All mothers interested in breastfeeding (and their children) are welcome! To contact a LLL Leader any time, please call 785-370-4356 or email [email protected]. The basic philosophy of La Leche League is summarized in the following statements: 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. Breast milk is the superior infant food. 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.