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Last Updated: January 21, 2025 by Yael Breimer
Kenisha’s Journey: Nursing With a Galactocele
By Kenisha B. In the beginning of my nursing journey, I found a lump in my right breast the size of a golf ball, which turned out to be a benign milk-filled cyst – a galactocele. I hope… Read More
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Posted: October 15, 2024 by Yael Breimer
Elisheba’s Nursing Story: Perseverance and Flexibility
By Elisheba A. My delivery was challenging. I went in for a planned C-section due to placenta previa*, which unexpectedly turned into placenta accreta**. I lost a significant amount of blood during delivery. Initially, a hysterectomy was planned… Read More
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Posted: October 1, 2024 by Yael Breimer
Nursing With One Breast: Erin’s Story
By Erin K. At 20 weeks pregnant with my third child, I was diagnosed with breast cancer after having bleeding from my nipple. I was devastated. Not only was the diagnosis scary, but I desperately wanted to breastfeed… Read More
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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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Last Updated: November 15, 2024 by Yael Breimer
My Story Of Postweaning Depression: Still Growing Together
K. P., 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 the… 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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