A Day in the Life of a La Leche League Leader

By Kylie P. I looked over at the alarm clock at 5:01 a.m. on Christmas morning. Somehow, I was wide awake before my kids. I washed my face, put my hair up, and went to the living room…. Read More

La Leche League USA Celebrates Pride

June is 2SLGBTQ+ Pride Month! It’s a special time to respect and honor our friends who are Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, or Queer. To celebrate, New Beginnings is showcasing personal accounts and relevant resources about breastfeeding, chestfeeding,… Read More

Nursing My Son With A Disability: Kallyn’s Story

By Kallyn L. Editor’s note: Recently, New Beginnings had a request from a reader for stories about nursing a child with a disability. We received the following short story in response to that request. Thank you for sharing… Read More

Solo Parenting While a Spouse Travels

By Amelia C.  My partner works for the federal government, and travel is a part of his job description. He has been gone throughout different seasons of our children’s lives – sometimes for a few days and sometimes… Read More

Poems from the Past: Part 2

Editor’s Note: The first issue of La Leche League News, a bimonthly LLLI newsletter for members, was published in 1958. The name was changed to New Beginnings in 1985. New Beginnings was acquired by La Leche League USA… Read More