Out of the Mouths of Nurslings: Late Summer Edition

A toddler who can sniff out human milk? Hilarious miscommunication with an elderly party guest? We’re back with more sweet, funny moments that highlight the often comedic times that are part of life with verbal nurslings. Caren F…. Read More

Breastfeeding Aversion – What Helped You?

“I felt so irritated when my baby was nursing.” “Nursing made my skin crawl.” “I couldn’t stand another moment with my baby at the breast. We had to stop that nursing session immediately.” Has this ever happened to… Read More

Artist Lauren J. Turner: Creating Positive Birth And Breastfeeding Images

Editor’s Note: Black Breastfeeding Week (BBW) is August 25-31, 2020. As La Leche League USA celebrates BBW and brings National Breastfeeding Month to a close, we’d like to share the story and work of artist Lauren J. Turner…. Read More

National Breastfeeding Month: Spotlight On The New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition

Ellen Maughan, JD, IBCLC, Co-president of the New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition Editor’s Note: During the third week of National Breastfeeding Month, New Beginnings is turning the spotlight to breastfeeding coalitions. Breastfeeding coalitions play an important role in the… Read More

Restoring Indigenous Breastfeeding In My Family Lineage

Mireya Gonzalez, Los Angeles, California Editor’s Note: Native Breastfeeding Week is celebrated during August, beginning with the second Sunday of the month. This year Native Breastfeeding Week occurs August 9-15. According to the Native Breastfeeding Week Facebook page,… Read More