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LLL Hertfordshire [Wheathampstead]

“Very good and supportive environment, good experience from other mums, good book library”

“A good way to meet other breastfeeding mums, even if your baby is older than a newborn”

“Informative and supportive”

“Come – it’s a friendly, informative group”

 

Welcome to La Leche League Hertfordshire!

We usually run three monthly meetings (except during school holidays) roughly as follows:

  • 1st Saturday of the month from 10.30am to 12.00pm – usually in person at Windmill Family Centre, 70 Broadfield Rd, Adeyfield, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4DW
  • 2nd Thursday of the month from  9.30am to 11.30am – on zoom or sometimes in person at Fleetville Family Centre, St Albans, AL1 4QL
  • 4th Wednesday of the month from 9.30am to 11.30am – usually in person at Fleetville Family Centre, St Albans, AL1 4QL

We also have drop-in sessions (except during school holidays) as follows:

  • ** Please note that the drop-in sessions in Wheathampstead for March has been cancelled **

See our La Leche League Hertfordshire Facebook page for more info.

Anyone who is pregnant or interested in breastfeeding is very welcome to join us, whatever age and stage you’re at, from bump to weaning. Come to ask questions, share your experiences or just hang out with other breastfeeding mums. You don’t have to have a problem to attend.

We have access to lots of other resources to inform and encourage breastfeeding parents. There is usually a discussion topic at each meeting, but there is always lots of time for everyone to share their ‘burning issues’ with the group for support and ideas.

Please email lll.hertfordshire@gmail.com for personal support from a local leader, and ‘Like’ the @lllhertfordshire Facebook page to keep in touch and for regular postings and breastfeeding tips.

 

Next meeting dates:

March
Saturday 5th 10.30-12.00 – Solids, Weaning and Older Nurslings (in person, at Windmill, Hemel Hempstead)
Thursday 10th 9.30-11.30 – Solids, Weaning and Older Nurslings (zoom)
Wednesday 23rd 9.30-11.30 – Solids, Weaning and Older Nurslings (in person, at Fleetville, St Albans)
** Please note that the drop-in sessions in Wheathampstead for March has been cancelled **
April
Saturday 2nd  10.30-12.00 – Sleeping like a Baby? (in person, at Windmill, Hemel Hempstead)
Thursday 14th 9.30-11.30 – Sleeping like a Baby? (Zoom)
Wednesday 27th 9.30-11.30 – Sleeping like a Baby? (in person, at Fleetville, St Albans)

Please email lll.hertfordshire@gmail.com for the Zoom access details for online meetings, or to reserve your space if you’d like to come to any of our in person meetings, which take place at the Fleetville Family Centre, St Albans, AL1 4QL, and Windmill Family Centre, 70 Broadfield Rd, Adeyfield, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4DW.

Information about Fleetville (St Albans venue) – We suggest parking at Morrisons (free for three hours) because street parking is restricted near the Family Centre. It is located opposite 26 Woodstock Road South, at the back of Fleetville Infant and Nursery School. Our room is upstairs, so we suggest using a sling or carrying your little one if possible, but if you prefer to use a push chair or buggy, we will help you find somewhere to store it. We may have to ask you to collapse it. Oddly, the Family Centre does not have baby changing facilities, so please bring your own mat, and take dirty nappies home.

Information about Wheathampstead Memorial Hall (Wheathampstead venue) – The drop-in is run at the same time as the Wheathampstead Toddler Group, a playgroup run by volunteers who have kindly let us use their space. The playgroup has a dedicated baby area. There is free parking at the venue and has step-free access.

Information about Windmill (Hemel venue) – Please note that Windmill Family Centre is located at 70 Broadfield Rd and not Windmill Rd. Look for the usual pink sign of Family Centres opposite to 68 Broadfield Rd.
There is plenty of parking as it is a residential area and also parking in the Family Centre, we will need to give you access through the gate. Please ring the bell.