Looking Back: Billy Listened

June Campbell, Springfield, Ohio Editor’s Note: Published in the January-February 1974 issue of La Leche League News (originally from the La Leche League of Ohio LLL newsletter). The first issue of La Leche League News, the bimonthly publication… Read More

Readers Share: Why I Breastfeed

“There is almost nothing you can do for your child in his whole life that will affect him both emotionally and physically as profoundly as breastfeeding.” The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (8th edition), p. 5 Why did you… Read More

Out Of The Mouths Of Nurslings: Story Time Thoughts

Rebecca R. shares this sweet moment from a recent trip to her local library: “My three-year-old was so excited when our local library started up in-person preschool story time again a couple of months ago. He usually doesn’t… Read More

Eating Wisely: Celebrating Springtime Vegetables and Fruits

The arrival of spring brings with it the promise of bountiful backyard gardens, farmers markets filled with variety, and produce departments bursting with fresh fruits and vegetables. It’s also the perfect time of year to share La Leche… Read More

From Smashing Pumpkins to Winnie-the-Pooh

Mike Brenchley, Guelph, Ontario, Canada Editor’s Note: Throughout the years, New Beginnings has featured stories about the support – physical and emotional – partners provide to the breastfeeding parent. In the January-February 1998 issue of New Beginnings, Mike… Read More