Brianna Westover, Martinez, California Tonight, as I cuddled up with my three-year-old (3 years, 9 months and 1.5 weeks to be exact), he asked for milkies. I happily agreed and he latched on. After suckling for a bit,… Read More
Travel. Out-of-town visitors. Unwelcome advice or opinions. Busy days away from home. The distractions of the holidays can lead to fewer nursing sessions and less time at the breast. This can mean a lower milk supply and sometimes even… Read More
Yocheved “Hedi” Herrmann-Blanton I am giving my holiday bonus to La Leche League USA. I work as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in a dream job that didn’t exist when I was growing up. If not… Read More
Editor’s Note: The following information is originally from a handout at one of La Leche League of Greater St. Louis’ most requested conference sessions. Many families will be gathering together this week with family and friends, and there… Read More
Good nutrition means eating a well-balanced and varied diet of foods in as close to their natural state as possible. (La Leche League philosophy) Breast milk is optimal nutrition for your baby. La Leche League has shared that… Read More
Last Updated: December 17, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
My Weaning Story: Honoring The Last Time
Brianna Westover, Martinez, California Tonight, as I cuddled up with my three-year-old (3 years, 9 months and 1.5 weeks to be exact), he asked for milkies. I happily agreed and he latched on. After suckling for a bit,… Read More
Posted: December 10, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Holidays With Baby: Staying Connected
Travel. Out-of-town visitors. Unwelcome advice or opinions. Busy days away from home. The distractions of the holidays can lead to fewer nursing sessions and less time at the breast. This can mean a lower milk supply and sometimes even… Read More
Posted: December 3, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Giving Tuesday: Grateful For LLL USA
Yocheved “Hedi” Herrmann-Blanton I am giving my holiday bonus to La Leche League USA. I work as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in a dream job that didn’t exist when I was growing up. If not… Read More
Posted: November 26, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Coping with Breastfeeding Criticism: Strategies for Responding Gracefully to Remarks from Family, Friends, and Strangers
Editor’s Note: The following information is originally from a handout at one of La Leche League of Greater St. Louis’ most requested conference sessions. Many families will be gathering together this week with family and friends, and there… Read More
Last Updated: November 19, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
La Leche League Recipes Rediscovered: Chicken/Turkey Curry
Good nutrition means eating a well-balanced and varied diet of foods in as close to their natural state as possible. (La Leche League philosophy) Breast milk is optimal nutrition for your baby. La Leche League has shared that… Read More
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