Book Review: Amie, A Nursing Toddler Story

By Sarah W. One of my favorite books ever – and I mean ever – is Amie by Terry Stafford. It was actually originally published by La Leche League International in 1983! It’s hard to find in print,… Read More

Introducing Siblings to a New Baby

Adding a new family member can be an exciting time, especially if you have eager siblings waiting to meet the new baby! Recently, several La Leche League USA Leaders offered some of their best tips for helping siblings… Read More

Nursing Selfies and the Importance of Breastfeeding Art

By Erin O’Reilly, St. Louis, MO Breastfeeding art serves many purposes. Nursing artwork is meant to reflect, document, and celebrate a human activity, a part of culture, and an experience. Breastfeeding art used to be more abundant in… Read More

Love and Bonding Through Nursing: Oxytocin and Connection

Breastfeeding is an excellent way to help new parents bond with their babies. Recently on the New Beginnings Facebook page, we asked followers to share how breastfeeding helped them to love and connect with their babies. We’ve put… Read More

Lactation Equity: The Heart of Jasmine Creighton’s Mission

by LLL Leader Tyler Griffin, Certified Lactation Educator I had the privilege of hosting a Q&A with Jasmine Creighton, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and advocate, based in the Inland Empire, California. What I observed in Jasmine is a trait… Read More