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Posted: July 15, 2025 by Yael Breimer

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

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Posted: June 10, 2025 by Yael Breimer

A Day in the Life of a La Leche League Leader

By Kylie P. I looked over at the alarm clock at 5:01 a.m. on Christmas morning. Somehow, I was wide awake before my kids. I washed my face, put my hair up, and went to the living room…. Read More

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Posted: April 1, 2025 by Yael Breimer

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

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Posted: January 28, 2025 by Yael Breimer

A Look Back: How LLL Saved My Breastfeeding Relationship

By Amber A. Originally published in 2012 in New Beginnings magazine. Editor’s Note: The first issue of La Leche League News, a bimonthly LLLI publication for members, was published in 1958. The name was changed to New Beginnings… Read More

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Last Updated: January 1, 2025 by Yael Breimer

La Leche League’s Impact on Me

Finding support during your lactation and parenthood journey can have a really beautiful impact on your family. This week on the blog, we’re sharing some La Leche League impact stories from our New Beginnings Facebook community. Jessica L…. Read More

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Last Updated: May 7, 2024 by Yael Breimer

Gwendolyn’s Poem: Matilde

By Gwendolyn B., Charlottesville VA La Leche League was a lifeline for me in the early days of nursing. When I was pregnant with my second child, I began reading and working towards becoming an LLL Leader. We… Read More

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Posted: December 26, 2023 by Yael Breimer

2023: Voices From New Beginnings

New Beginnings is using the final week of the year to look back at the popular stories shared by parents in 2023 on the La Leche League USA blog. We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank… Read More

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Posted: August 30, 2022 by Yael Breimer

Stephanie’s Story: “Breastfeeding Is A Part Of My Identity”

Stephanie Amekuedi, North Carolina, LLL USA Council I have fond memories of my childhood: from riding my bike outside for hours and playing house to making mud cakes with “chocolate” frosting in my backyard and stuffing my bra…. Read More

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Posted: February 1, 2022 by Yael Breimer

The Necessity of Community in all Stages of Breastfeeding

Kate R., California Silence. There was silence. My baby was born on the bedroom floor, and he didn’t cry. I put him to my chest, and he attempted to nurse. My perfect little one didn’t even know he… Read More

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Posted: December 28, 2021 by Yael Breimer

2021: Voices From New Beginnings

Editor’s Note: As the year draws to a close, New Beginnings is using this final week of the year to take a look back at just a sampling of the stories that were shared by parents throughout the United… Read More

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