Nursing For Two Years And Beyond: Jennifer’s Story

Jennifer Black “We bought you a pie, Mama!” my daughter exclaimed proudly, hubby trailing behind her, as she set the fresh summer peach pie down on the table in front of me, and next to it a fork…. Read More

Michael’s Story: How I Support My Breastfeeding Partner, Part II

Michael Kaiser-Nyman, Chicago, Illinois Editor’s Note: Michael previously wrote about his experiences supporting his girlfriend after their daughter was born. You can read that blog post here. The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding was one of my favorite parenting… Read More

A Look Back: Answering Baby’s Cries

Terry Hohlmeyer, Waterloo, Iowa Editor’s Note: This story was originally published in the January-February 1977 issue of La Leche League News. The first issue of La Leche League News, the bimonthly publication for members, was published in 1958…. Read More

Support Spotlight: Who Have Been Your Biggest Breastfeeding Supporters?

Recently, the La Leche League USA social media team asked Facebook followers who their biggest supporters have been on their breastfeeding journey. We thought we’d share a few of these messages of appreciation in today’s blog post. You… Read More

Five Tips For Breastfeeding With Chronic Illness: A Parent’s Story

K.P., Virginia I am writing this story about my experience with ulcerative colitis and breastfeeding/parenting. It is not a glamorous disease, but there may be a nursing parent reading this who is wondering how they’ll be able to… Read More