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Posted: April 22, 2025 by Yael Breimer

Feeding with Intuition: Weighted Feed… or Not?

By Rebecca M. I recently saw an IBCLC because I was encouraged to do so by the pediatric dentist before having my baby’s tongue-tie revised. I was inexplicably nervous. This was my second baby, and things were going… Read More

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Posted: December 20, 2022 by Yael Breimer

Facing Criticism About Starting Solids: When Is Baby Ready And How To Respond

At a recent La Leche League meeting, the attendees were discussing parenting challenges they’ve faced while visiting family during the holidays. Michelle shared that last year, when her daughter, Beatrice, was about six months old, her mother-in-law was… 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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Last Updated: February 25, 2021 by Yael Breimer

Alexia’s Story: The Realities of Breastfeeding Beyond One Year

Alexia DaSilva, Dartmouth, Massachusetts Breastfeeding past the first year of life is recommended by multiple health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and United Nations… Read More

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Last Updated: December 2, 2020 by Yael Breimer

Responding To Criticism

Marianne Vakiener, Virginia Editor’s Note: A version of this article originally appeared in the July-August 1999 issue of New Beginnings (Vol. 16, No. 4) on pages 116-19. It has been updated and edited with the author’s permission. Several years… Read More

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Posted: December 10, 2019 by Yael Breimer

Holidays With Baby: Staying Connected

Travel. Out-of-town visitors. Unwelcome advice or opinions. Busy days away from home. The distractions of the holidays can lead to fewer nursing sessions and less time at the breast. This can mean a lower milk supply and sometimes even… Read More

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Posted: November 26, 2019 by Yael Breimer

Coping with Breastfeeding Criticism: Strategies for Responding Gracefully to Remarks from Family, Friends, and Strangers

Editor’s Note: The following information is originally from a handout at one of La Leche League of Greater St. Louis’ most requested conference sessions. Many families will be gathering together this week with family and friends, and there… Read More

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Posted: May 14, 2019 by Yael Breimer

Audrey’s Story: “My Breasts Work Just Fine At 40”

Audrey Grimaldi, Long Island, New York. I remember that day like it was yesterday. I looked around the room wondering, “Am I the oldest one in here? Are we the oldest couple here?” I didn’t really feel out… Read More

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Posted: January 29, 2019 by Yael Breimer

Shanice’s Story: Breastfeeding As A Teen Parent

Shanice Lewis, Derby, United Kingdom When was the first time I saw someone breastfeed? I don’t actually remember the very first time. It’s always been something that was normal, and my mum just did it. She breastfed six babies—the last… Read More

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Posted: December 18, 2018 by Yael Breimer

Fatimah’s Story (Part II): My Struggle

Fatimah Salman, RN, BSN, Lebanon Editor’s Note: In Part I of her story, Fatimah shared her difficult introduction to parenthood as her newborn son, Hadi, struggled to stay healthy and Fatimah fought to gain confidence and find breastfeeding support…. Read More

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