Eating Wisely: Using Summer’s Harvest

Recently, a reader contacted New Beginnings to request help in tracking down a few favorite La Leche League recipes that she had lost track of over the years. One recipe in particular – the spinach loaf from Whole… Read More

Out of the Mouths of Nurslings

Starr D. of Tompkins County, New York, recently shared a sweet conversation she and her son, Sincere, had after he observed a nursing infant. “My four-year-old still does ‘milk milk’ as a comfort thing (morning and bedtime and… Read More

Stephanie’s Story: “Breastfeeding Is A Part Of My Identity”

Stephanie Amekuedi, North Carolina, LLL USA Council I have fond memories of my childhood: from riding my bike outside for hours and playing house to making mud cakes with “chocolate” frosting in my backyard and stuffing my bra…. Read More

Black Breastfeeding Week 2022: Spotlight on Author and Lactation Consultant Nasheeda Pollard

Editor’s Note: Black Breastfeeding Week is celebrated August 25-31. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this special week of National Breastfeeding Month. The 2022 theme is “BBW2022: 10 Years, A New Foundation.” In this week’s blog post,… Read More

Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week 2022: “Telling Our Own Stories. Elevating Our Voices.”

Editor’s Note: New Beginnings spoke with Wendy Fung about Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week 2022. Wendy is a registered dietitian and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She has been with PHFE… Read More