Jade Originally published on April 27, 2017, at www.jadeannahughes.com/fromtheinside/2017/4/26/tandem-nursing-while-pregnant I’ve written about breastfeeding a lot since I had Luna a little over three years ago, and I will continue to write about my experience long after our journey… Read More
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Posted: September 7, 2021 by Yael Breimer
Erin’s Story: My NICU Experience And Breastfeeding Challenges
Erin Schultz, Apex, North Carolina None of the books prepare you for having a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). My first baby was born by emergency cesarean after a failed induction due to placental failure… Read More
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Last Updated: April 27, 2021 by Yael Breimer
Will A Complicated Birth Affect Breastfeeding?
Recently, an expectant parent reached out to La Leche League USA about having a potentially complicated birth and whether the birth experience and potential separation immediately after birth could affect the start of breastfeeding. Kailyn asked, “I’ve had… Read More
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Last Updated: December 22, 2020 by Yael Breimer
A Four Day Old On Christmas
Rebecca H. McCormick, Fairfax City, Virginia I hadn’t expected that my first time leaving the house with my new baby would be for all-you-can-eat Balkans cuisine on Christmas Eve, but there we were. From the time I first… Read More
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Posted: October 27, 2020 by Yael Breimer
Autumn’s Story: My Preemie And NICU Experience
Autumn Pennington, Colorado Springs, Colorado “Don’t touch her like that,” the nurse told me. I removed my hand from stroking my newborn’s hair. Her hand was unavailable due to the IV. “She needs to rest.” I was on… Read More
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Posted: August 25, 2020 by Yael Breimer
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
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Posted: May 14, 2019 by Yael Breimer
Audrey’s Story: “My Breasts Work Just Fine At 40”
Audrey Grimaldi, Long Island, New York. I remember that day like it was yesterday. I looked around the room wondering, “Am I the oldest one in here? Are we the oldest couple here?” I didn’t really feel out… Read More
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Last Updated: August 24, 2020 by Yael Breimer
Tandem Nursing While Pregnant
Jade Originally published on April 27, 2017, at www.jadeannahughes.com/fromtheinside/2017/4/26/tandem-nursing-while-pregnant I’ve written about breastfeeding a lot since I had Luna a little over three years ago, and I will continue to write about my experience long after our journey… Read More
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Posted: February 21, 2017 by Yael Breimer
My Birth Story: Coco’s Early Arrival
Tessa Stephenson, Portland, Oregon I was admitted to the hospital at 28 and one-half weeks for high blood pressure. What was meant to be a 48-hour observation period turned into a scary discussion of a premature baby and… Read More
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Posted: December 27, 2016 by Yael Breimer
Diary of an Expectant Mother
Welcome to Julie’s diary! Julie first met La Leche League when she was struggling with latch issues with her first daughter. Those were resolved and Julie went on to nurse her daughter into toddlerhood. Walk with Julie over… Read More
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Posted: December 6, 2016 by Yael Breimer
My Birth Story: Lucy’s Early Arrival
Melissa Bair, Columbus, Ohio When I was pregnant with my first daughter, we lived in Wisconsin. We were planning on moving to Ohio when I would have been 34 weeks. We had everything set up: a doctor and… Read More
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