LLL of Ohio
This page is
maintained by La Leche League of
Ohio,
USA
.
Here you will find information on La Leche League Groups in the
Akron/Canton area. To find LLL in other areas of Ohio that do not have a
web page listed here or on the LLL of Ohio page, you may contact one of the
Leaders listed below or go to www.LLLI.org to find LLL in other
areas of the country.
La Leche League is
an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to
providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who
choose to breastfeed. In
Ohio
alone, accredited volunteer Leaders assist more than 3,000 mothers each
month through Group meetings and one-to-one telephone assistance.
Breastfeeding is
natural, but that doesn't mean women can do it by instinct alone. Like
childbirth, breastfeeding is easier with help. Problems can usually be
avoided with preparation and information. All breastfeeding mothers and all
mothers-to-be are welcome to come to our free meetings (nursing children
are welcome too!) or to call for further information. La Leche League in
the Akron/Canton area offers
Mother-to-mother
support
- Monthly meetings
- Telephone help from
accredited Leaders
- Lending library with
books on childbirth, breastfeeding, and related subjects
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La
Leche League in Akron/Canton region,
Ohio
La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who are
accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be
with all aspects of breastfeeding. La Leche League Leaders are available
for phone calls regarding questions and meeting information. Leaders can
also give information about the nearest LLL Group meeting to your home and
meeting topics that will be covered.
Each Group holds informal monthly meetings/discussions on
breastfeeding geared to the mothers in attendance. Groups may also hold
periodic Toddler, Enrichment, and Couples Meetings. Each Group maintains a
lending library on breastfeeding and related topics. Groups also have books
for sale, including The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. In addition, they
have information on and access to breastfeeding aids and products. All
breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are
welcome to come to our meetings or call one of our Leaders for
breastfeeding help or information. Babies are always welcome at our
meetings.
Group Leaders
and Meetings
Groups are listed by location. Group meeting locations
rotate unless a location is given below. Whether or not the location is
given, it is a good idea to contact the Leader shortly before the meeting
date to confirm the meeting time and place and obtain directions.
Akron
Akron Hotline (330) 643-0434
Meetings take place on the second Thursday of every month
at 6:45 p.m. at the Village at St. Edwards Independent Living Complex (on
Smith Road next
to McDowell Library).
Jamie: 330 983-4789
Kristen: 330 668-4858
Donatella: 330 869-9171
Canton
Canton
AM: Meetings at 9:45 am, usually on the first Friday of each month.
St Michael Church,
St Michael Blvd,
Canton. Please call a Leader for
updated info.
Canton PM: Meetings at 7:00 pm, usually on the third
Thursday of each month.
Location: The New
Beginning
Church
of the Nazarene,
5640 Portage
St. NW,
North Canton,
OH. Directions : From I-77 North, take
Exit 111 (
Portage St.
/
North Canton / Canal Fulton). Turn left
onto
Portage St NW
(toward The Strip) and drive west for 1.1 miles. Shortly after crossing
Frank Ave., The
New Beginning Church of the Nazarene will be on your left.
Please call Leader to confirm Meeting time and location.
Leaders for Canton
- Béatrice 330-752-4636 mamanlll@sbcglobal.net
- Jacqueline: 330-854-0718
- Beth: 330-499-9363
- Joy: 330-854-1084
- Jodie: 440-364-1026
- Ellie: 330-956-4489
Kent
Meetings take place on the second Friday of every month
from 10 a.m. - 12 noon at the United Church of Christ in
Kent
(at the corner of Route 59
and
Horning Road,
next to the BP station).
Leaders:
- Almuth 330-678-6849
- Sierra 330-920-8045
sierrahampl@att.net
- Sarah 330-541-1039
haren.13@gmail.com
Medina
Meets on the First Monday of every month at The Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital Founder's Hall Catering Room
on the 3rd floor. at 10am-11:30am
Leaders:
Portage
County
Please call the Leader for times and locations of
meetings.
Leaders: Jamie
330-569-7045
Stow-Kent
Meetings take place on the third Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:30 pm at Riverwood Community Chapel on the border of Stow and Kent (on Fairchild/Graham Road, next to Stow-Munroe Falls Senior High School). .
Leaders:
- Sierra Hampl 330-920-8045 sierrahampl@att.net
- Sarah 330-541-1039 haren.13@gmail.com
Summit
County
South
Meetings take place on the second Thursday of the month at
1 p.m. at The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Catholic Church.
Leaders:
- Jennifer 330-877-8746
jenroberts@neo.rr.com
- Patti 330-688-4030
rpbpjb@juno.com
Wayne
County
Meetings take place on the second Tuesday of the month at
9:30 a.m. at the Orrville Public Library.
Leader:
If you are in northeast
Ohio and you don't see a listing for a
Group in your area, please feel free to call a Leader from the list above
for the name and phone number of a Leader in your area. |
