Who can attend? All pregnant women and breastfeeding moms of any age child.

Why should you come? To meet other breastfeeding moms, learn more about breastfeeding, be encouraged and encourage others, have access to a board certified lactation consultant, and have an opportunity each meeting to weigh your baby.

Is there any charge for the meeting? No.

When does the group meet? The THIRD THURSDAY of each month at 6:30 PM. No December meeting.

Where does the group meet? Meeting are held at Breastfeeding Essentials on Fort Henry in Colonial Heights across from Pizza Hut beside Compuword. Look for the pink and blue signs.

Do I need to register to attend? No, just show up.

Are children welcome? Babies and children who are nursing and preschool age children are welcome to attend. There will be no childcare provided. If nursing, please DO bring your baby. You are encouraged to nurse during our meeting if necessary so that other mothers, especially those expecting, can benefit from seeing mothers and babies engaged in nursing.

Who leads the meetings? Each meeting will be led by Becky Flora, IBCLC, an international board certified lactation consultant in private practice with Breastfeeding Essentials in Kingsport. Along with having professional expertise, Becky has also nursed four of her own children.

What will we do at the meetings? Each week Becky will present a short talk on a breastfeeding topic of her choice. The remainder of the meeting time will allow for mothers' questions and concerns to be shared with each other. You are encouraged to share your experiences and tips with others during this phase of the meeting. Becky will also be available for input during this time if needed. There will be baby scales available at each meeting for baby weight checks. Refreshments will be served and a variety of breastfeeding handouts available.

Need more information? Contact Becky at 423-239-5885 or at breastfeed@yahoo.com

For a listing of scheduled topic discussions click here.