The Hidden Work of Breastfeeding

By Samantha P. Before I became a mother, I thought breastfeeding was simple. Not necessarily easy,  but simple. I imagined feeding my baby when they were hungry, then moving on with the rest of my day. What I… Read More

Partners in Parenting and Breastfeeding

For all families, a supportive husband, partner, co-parent, or family member can make a huge difference in breastfeeding outcomes. When a breastfeeding parent and child have support at home, many times they can more easily reach their nursing… Read More

LLLove Letter: The Benefits of Any Amount of Breastmilk

Dear Reader, If you’ve found yourself in a situation where you are unable to exclusively breastfeed and/or breastfeed for as long as you wanted to, for whatever reason, I hope this letter encourages you. Whether you’re pregnant sooner… Read More

Things I Wish I Had Known About Breastfeeding

At La Leche League meetings, parents often share lessons they have learned along their nursing journeys. If an expectant parent attends a meeting before their baby arrives, they have a distinct advantage. Listening to mothers and families whose… Read More

Gaining Peace and Power Through Breastsleeping, Part 1

By Jamie P. Editor’s note: May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. Jamie shares her story with us this week and next about how finding a sleep solution that worked for her family helped improve her postpartum experience… Read More

A Birth Worker Shares: My Own Breastfeeding Experience

By Marcy T. I’m a first-time mom who has a pretty unique background! Before I had my own baby, I worked as a doula, midwife, and peer lactation counselor for many years. I went into my own birth… Read More

Simply Nursing My Babies: Julia’s Story

By Julia M. I have been a part of my local La Leche League Group since the birth of our first child in October 2022, and I’m still participating after we welcomed a new baby in March 2025…. Read More

Holding the Mother: The Importance of Mental Health Support

By Yuliya G. Editor’s note: The article below comes from the perspective of a mental health professional. The writer desires to support new parents in their mental health challenges and to describe the red tape she faced, while… Read More

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