Gentle Toddler Weaning and Transitions: Amanda’s Story

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

How LLL Saved My Breastfeeding Relationship: A Look Back

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

Nursing With a Galactocele: Kenisha’s Journey

By Kenisha B. In the beginning of my nursing journey, I found a lump in my right breast the size of a golf ball, which turned out to be a benign milk-filled cyst – a galactocele. I hope… Read More

2024 Stories on New Beginnings

As we begin the New Year, we are looking back at some highlights from New Beginnings in 2024. Below you’ll find our readers’ favorite stories from the year, in case you missed them or would like to read… Read More

LLL USA Needs Writers for New Beginnings Blog

Dear Readers, New Beginnings would like to encourage you to share your breastfeeding, human milk feeding, and parenting stories. Your perspectives and experiences provide encouragement and information to other readers. Personal stories shared through New Beginnings also serve… Read More