La Leche League of Menard & Sangamon Counties

02/26/2026

Hindsight is often 20/20. What is something you wish you had known? What would you share with someone you love who is expecting and planning to nurse?

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02/26/2026

Meeting tonight at 6 pm at the Petersburg Public Library!

12/23/2025

No meeting this month, Happy Holidays!

12/05/2025

Info straight from experts for breastfeeding-safe options to treat a cold: cough, congestion, fever, allergies...and more. Plus, a chart of combo products!

11/20/2025

Did you know?
➡️ Title V is the oldest public health block grant in the U.S. — helping families since 1935!
➡️ Every year, it supports 100% of pregnant women and infants in Illinois and thousands of children and youth.
➡️ Title V programs help connect families to care, support healthy pregnancies, and ensure kids get a strong start in life.

Now it’s time to plan the next chapter — and we need your input!
💌 Share your thoughts or success stories at [email protected].

Learn more: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/life-stages-populations/maternal-child-family-health-services.html

11/17/2025

We’re here ❤️

Breastfeeding is natural, but it does not always come naturally. Challenges can arise at any stage of your journey—from birth through weaning. The good news is that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Our Leaders are parents who have breastfed their own children, and they’re here to offer support and guidance every step of the way. LLL USA offers breastfeeding support to all who want to provide human milk to their child.

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11/03/2025

Federal courts ordered the federal administration to continue paying for SNAP (food stamps) during the government shutdown. IDHS and the State of Illinois are reviewing these orders. SNAP benefits remain on hold by the federal government for November until further notice or order by the courts. Even if the courts order payment, it is uncertain how long it will take for SNAP payments to be made.

Benefits from months prior to November can still be used.

IDHS will keep customers updated on this evolving situation.

SNAP information and food resources are available here: SNAPfederalimpact.illinois.gov

11/02/2025

Breastfeeding has been linked to a lower risk of breast and ovarian cancer. It reduces lifetime exposure to estrogen, delays ovulation, and promotes healthy breast cell differentiation, all factors that work together to help protect against cancer. The longer a parent breastfeeds, the greater the protective effect.

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