Conversations about Breastfeeding Support in AANHPI Languages

By Uyen T. In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week this year, New Beginnings is featuring stories from three individuals who support lactating families in an AANHPI language (or more than one!). We… Read More

A Relactation Story: Taking a Look Back

By Kelly O. The following is an excerpt from an article originally published in 2010 in New Beginnings magazine. Editor’s Note: The first issue of La Leche League News, a bimonthly publication for members, was published in 1958…. Read More

My La Leche League Story

By Mary Ann A. Editor’s note: Recently, we received an email from a reader, Mary Ann, who wanted to share her experience with finding La Leche League meetings and becoming a Leader in 1973. We hope you enjoy… Read More

The Art of Breastfeeding: Comments from Readers

Editor’s note: La Leche League International’s core book, The Art of Breastfeeding (9th edition), formerly known as The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, is available now. You can order your copy here. Now that many La Leche League USA… Read More

A Look Back: My Partner’s Unwavering Support

Lindsay R, Columbus, Ohio Editor’s note: As we enter Pride Month, New Beginnings takes a look back at this beautiful story of partner support and perseverance in nursing. Lindsay’s story was originally published on the blog in March… Read More

Breastfeeding Families: Generations of Support

Nursing can be challenging without support. For parents who have generations of breastfeeding family members before them, accurate information is often easier to access. Recently, we asked followers on the New Beginnings Facebook page to share their family… Read More

Preparing to Breastfeed Before Your Baby Arrives

As you move through your human milk feeding journey and beyond, you may find that friends and relatives look to you for lactation support. Recently, we posed this question on the New Beginnings Facebook page: If a friend… Read More

Support Spotlight: Who Have Been Your Biggest Breastfeeding Supporters?

Recently, the La Leche League USA social media team asked Facebook followers who their biggest supporters have been on their breastfeeding journey. We thought we’d share a few of these messages of appreciation in today’s blog post. You… Read More