By Rachel Rhodes, Newport, Pennsylvania. I was blessed with a little boy on August 22, 2018. My mother has always stressed to me the importance of breastfeeding for as long as I can remember. Instantly my son, Jameson,… Read More
Are you in the path of a hurricane or tropical storm? Are you wondering how you can keep your breastmilk safe during a potential power outage or if there are benefits to nursing through a storm? Read on… Read More
By AJ Cecil-Starlin, Sioux City, Iowa. This year marks the 7thannual Black Breastfeeding Week, celebrated August 25-31. The 2019 theme is “The World is Yours: Imagine. Innovate. Liberate!” LLL USA wants to help highlight the importance of diversity… Read More
Tamara Moshman, Maryland Originally published in the May-June 1979 issue of La Leche League News. Editor’s Note: The first issue of La Leche League News, the bimonthly publication for members, was published in 1958. The name changed to New Beginnings in 1985. New Beginnings continued… Read More
Phoebe Fox, Phoenix, Arizona The Background National Breastfeeding Month is celebrated in the US every year from August 1-31. This month is a special time to support and increase awareness of breastfeeding. World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated the first week… Read More
Last Updated: September 10, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Rachel’s Story: Expressing My Milk
By Rachel Rhodes, Newport, Pennsylvania. I was blessed with a little boy on August 22, 2018. My mother has always stressed to me the importance of breastfeeding for as long as I can remember. Instantly my son, Jameson,… Read More
Last Updated: September 4, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Breastfeeding During A Hurricane
Are you in the path of a hurricane or tropical storm? Are you wondering how you can keep your breastmilk safe during a potential power outage or if there are benefits to nursing through a storm? Read on… Read More
Last Updated: August 27, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Black Breastfeeding Week: Resources For Children And Families
By AJ Cecil-Starlin, Sioux City, Iowa. This year marks the 7thannual Black Breastfeeding Week, celebrated August 25-31. The 2019 theme is “The World is Yours: Imagine. Innovate. Liberate!” LLL USA wants to help highlight the importance of diversity… Read More
Last Updated: August 20, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Looking Back: A Change of View
Tamara Moshman, Maryland Originally published in the May-June 1979 issue of La Leche League News. Editor’s Note: The first issue of La Leche League News, the bimonthly publication for members, was published in 1958. The name changed to New Beginnings in 1985. New Beginnings continued… Read More
Last Updated: August 14, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Let’s Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month With Children’s Books!
Phoebe Fox, Phoenix, Arizona The Background National Breastfeeding Month is celebrated in the US every year from August 1-31. This month is a special time to support and increase awareness of breastfeeding. World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated the first week… Read More
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