The Art of Breastfeeding: Comments from Readers

Editor’s note: La Leche League International’s core book, The Art of Breastfeeding (9th edition), formerly known as The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, is available now. You can order your copy here. Now that many La Leche League USA… Read More

Live, Love, Latch!® 2024: Looking Back at Successful Celebrations

By Clementé L. Live, Love, Latch!® 2024, sponsored by La Leche League USA, was an incredible celebration of connection, support, and community. Our events throughout National Breastfeeding Month (August and early September) brought together families, advocates, and local… Read More

Celebrating Black History Month

February is Black History Month! This week, New Beginnings would like to highlight some stories about celebrating and discussing breastfeeding and human milk feeding in the Black community. Black lactation advocates have been at the forefront of trailblazing… Read More

Gentle Toddler Weaning and Transitions: Amanda’s Experience

By Amanda T. From birth to age two-and-a-half, my daughter, Addie, and I co-slept and nursed to sleep and throughout the night as needed. Our weaning was extremely gradual and gentle for both of us, emotionally and physically…. Read More

A Look Back: How LLL Saved My Breastfeeding Relationship

By Amber A. Originally published in 2012 in New Beginnings magazine. Editor’s Note: The first issue of La Leche League News, a bimonthly LLLI publication for members, was published in 1958. The name was changed to New Beginnings… Read More