Looking Back: Confession Of The Night

Kathy Simonds, Illinois Editor’s Note: Published in the July-August 1981 issue of La Leche League News. 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

Saying Goodbye to Babyhood

Rebecca H. McCormick, Fairfax, Virginia I cried today while folding laundry. Both of my children stared in disbelief, bewildered. I’m not a crier. But I couldn’t help myself today. My baby carrier slings had been sitting on a hook… Read More

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