Tuesday, July 11, 2006

La Leche celebrates 50th (Berkshire Eagle Online)

DALTON — Breastfeeding. Say it. Breastfeeding. One more time: breastfeeding.
Though it's a lifestyle that some people may blush or boo at, it's something that the members and groups of La Leche League International have been practicing and promoting now for 50 years.

The mothers of the La Leche (pronounced lay-chay) League of Berkshire County gathered last evening with their friends and families in Pine Grove Park to share potluck sandwiches and snacks in celebration of their shared experience of being mothers who chose to breastfeed their children.

They also shared their personal stories about how they came to La Leche and how it has been helping women all over the county and the world.



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