Shannon Gill, Denver, Colorado Originally published in Close to the Heart (LLL Asia & Middle East’s periodical magazine) Vol 17, No. 1. Last July, my husband and I were dreading the 7,000-mile flight with our 17-month-old son from Hong Kong… Read More
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Last Updated: March 31, 2021 by Yael Breimer
Results Of The COVID Mothers Study
Editor’s Note: From time to time, LLL USA shares information about research studies relating to breastfeeding/chestfeeding/human milk feeding. The researcher agrees to provide the results of the study in a reader-friendly format so that we can share it with… Read More
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Posted: May 26, 2020 by Yael Breimer
Donating Milk During A Pandemic
Human milk donation has long played an important role in saving the lives of infants, many of whom are preterm or otherwise medically fragile. This need remains during the COVID-19 pandemic, and organizations such as the Human Milk… Read More
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Posted: May 12, 2020 by Yael Breimer
I Didn’t Know
Danielle Heckel, Phoenix, Arizona “I need a picture of this,” I croak at my husband. He looks at me unable to hide his surprise, “Seriously? You want a picture of THIS?” It was an odd request, because I… Read More
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Posted: May 5, 2020 by Yael Breimer
Parenting and Breastfeeding Through COVID-19
Grace C., Texas Editor’s Note: The following is the journey of one family with COVID-19. LLL USA realizes that illnesses can come with many levels of severity and that COVID-19 may affect your family to a greater degree. We… Read More
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Last Updated: March 17, 2020 by Yael Breimer
Breastfeeding During Illness
You’re sick. You wonder if you should temporarily stop breastfeeding until you feel better. Should you continue to provide your expressed milk, or should you wait until you’re well? The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (8th edition) clearly states:… Read More
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Last Updated: April 13, 2020 by Yael Breimer
Born Unable To Swallow: My Journey To Breastfeeding My Son
Jennifer Clevenger, Scio, Oregon Bodhi is my fourth baby. I was young when I had my first baby. I nursed him for a little over a week, but with little to no help I switched to formula. My… Read More
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Posted: July 30, 2019 by Yael Breimer
Easing the Distress of Major Surgery: Part II
Shannon Gill, Denver, Colorado Originally published in Close to the Heart (LLL Asia & Middle East’s periodical magazine) Vol 17, No. 1. Editor’s Note: Part I of Shannon and Hunter’s story was published on the New Beginnings blog on July… Read More
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Posted: July 23, 2019 by Yael Breimer
Easing the Distress of Major Surgery: Part I
Shannon Gill, Denver, Colorado Originally published in Close to the Heart (LLL Asia & Middle East’s periodical magazine) Vol 17, No. 1. Last July, my husband and I were dreading the 7,000-mile flight with our 17-month-old son from Hong Kong… Read More
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Posted: July 9, 2019 by Yael Breimer
Gratitude
Kristen Witucki Birth was over. I held my son on the hard bed in Labor and Delivery, buoyed by very soft pillows that offered as much support as a rapidly deflating balloon. Someone—maybe a nurse or maybe one… Read More
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Last Updated: June 7, 2019 by Yael Breimer
Liz’s Story: Struggles with Tongue-Tie and Weight Gain
Liz Bergstrom, Fort Worth, Texas My first child (my son) is a little over two years old, and I’m now breastfeeding my second baby. My son had an undiagnosed tongue- and lip-tie for two months. I breastfed him… Read More
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