My Grandmother’s Breastfeeding Legacy: Never Give Up

Anna Friedman One of the most common questions I hear at the start of a La Leche League Series meeting is “Why did you decide to breastfeed?” For me, that’s an easy answer. My decision to breastfeed started… Read More

In My Arms Only

Lydia Cordova It didn’t happen overnight Although, I admit, So many times I wish it had. But no You would not, Could not fall asleep without being in my arms. But the dishes need to be done. But… Read More

One of Those Moms

Rebecca H. McCormick, Fairfax City, Virginia “But we can agree that it gets weird after they turn two, right?” I bit my lip in lieu of responding. A year before, I might have agreed with my best friend… Read More

Support and Reassurance in Meeting Chestfeeding Goals

Sion, Philadelphia The New Beginning’s team would like to thank Trevor MacDonald, an LLL Leader from Canada, for interviewing Sion and writing this piece. Sion Jesse called a La Leche League Leader for help at an early, critical… Read More

My La Leche League: Finding Support, Embracing Differences

Anna, Minneapolis, Minnesota I’m a work-at-home parent in Minneapolis with two spectacular children: a four-year-old and a 22-month-old. Our family is incredibly high-energy and talkative. One thing I love about us is that we always share our feelings… Read More

Thank You for Nursing in Public!

Allyson Wessells, Columbus, Ohio At one point, a mother left “business” cards at our La Leche League meeting, each simply stating: “Thank you for nursing in public. You make it easier for other mommies to do the same…. Read More

Looking Back: She’s an Expert

Beverly Sykes, Oakland, California Originally published in November/December 1970 issue of La Leche League News Editor’s Note: The first issue of La Leche League News, the bimonthly publication for members, was published in 1958. The name changed to New Beginnings in 1985. New Beginnings continued… Read More

Looking Back: Mothers-in-Law, A Different Perspective

Cathy Thomas, Tennessee Originally published in January/February 1980 issue of La Leche League News Editor’s Note: The first issue of La Leche League News, the bimonthly publication for members, was published in 1958. The name changed to New Beginnings in… Read More