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Last Updated: September 3, 2024 by Yael Breimer
Breastfeeding and Mammary Hypoplasia: Nursing Rosali
By Zintya Cruz, Naucalpan, Estado de México, and Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico English Translation by Véronique L. Editor’s note: This year marks the second annual Latina/x Breastfeeding Week (Semana de La Lactancia Latina), which will be celebrated September… Read More
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Last Updated: September 26, 2023 by Yael Breimer
Five Tips For Breastfeeding With Chronic Illness: A Parent’s Story
K.P., Virginia I am writing this story about my experience with ulcerative colitis and breastfeeding/parenting. It is not a glamorous disease, but there may be a nursing parent reading this who is wondering how they’ll be able to… Read More
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Posted: August 22, 2023 by Yael Breimer
Shanice’s Story: Addressing My Mental Health Improved My Breastfeeding Journey
Shanice Linnen, South Carolina Editor’s Note: Black Breastfeeding Week is celebrated August 25-31, 2023. This year’s theme is BBW 2023: We Outside! Celebrating Connection & Our Communities. For more information about this week and planned events, go to… Read More
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Last Updated: July 19, 2023 by Yael Breimer
La Leche League USA Resources Spotlight: Medications and Breastfeeding
Recently, New Beginnings received inquiries about resources parents can refer to when they have questions about the safety of using medications while breastfeeding. We thought we’d take this chance to highlight the excellent resources available on the La… Read More
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Posted: July 11, 2023 by Yael Breimer
Kylie’s Story Of Postweaning Depression: Still Growing Together
Kylie Powell, Lorton, Virginia I never really pictured myself as a parent before I became one. I had no picture in my head of how it would look. “Mom” is a role I am still growing into all… Read More
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Posted: March 7, 2023 by Yael Breimer
Speaking Out About Postpartum Mood Disorders: From The New Beginnings Archives
By Rita Brhel, Nebraska Editor’s Note: Over the years, many “classic” New Beginnings articles were available through both the La Leche League USA and La Leche League International websites. As these websites have been updated, the availability of… Read More
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Last Updated: November 8, 2022 by Yael Breimer
Amanda’s Story: Birth, Breastfeeding And My Neurodivergent Child
Amanda Hartman, Winchester, Virginia My son is neurodivergent and had a rough start to life and breastfeeding, but with dedication, perseverance, and support he just self-weaned in August at a little over 3.5 years old. Our journey really… Read More
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Posted: February 15, 2022 by Yael Breimer
Looking Back: Born With A Clubfoot
Linda Shawcross, Colorado Editor’s Note: Published in the January-February 1982 issue of La Leche League News (originally from the Montana, Wyoming, Colorado LLL newsletter, Building Blocks). The first issue of La Leche League News, the bimonthly publication for members, was published in 1958. The name… Read More
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Posted: February 8, 2022 by Yael Breimer
Expectations
Erica Goehring, Washington, Pennsylvania I had always wanted to be a mother. I had explored the many details of pregnancy, babies, and parenting for years. I felt ready for the next chapter of the life my husband and… Read More
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Posted: October 12, 2021 by Yael Breimer
Justine’s Story: Meeting Breastfeeding Challenges As A Young Parent
Justine Najera, Fort Worth, Texas Breastfeeding was the only option for me. I grew up around it, and there was no stigma (about breastfeeding) in the town I grew up in. I saw my sister-in-law do it for… Read More
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