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

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

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

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

Hello, New Beginnings readers! My name is Amy Nelson and I am the Managing Editor of this blog. While I typically stay behind the scenes, today – Giving Tuesday – I’d like to step out and share with… Read More

Nida Rehmani, Denver, Colorado December 29, 2017. I felt shivering down my spine, but it was not because of the cold weather. It is that season in America where people from all walks of life wish Happy Holidays… Read More

Valerie Hess, Colorado Originally published in the May-June 1984 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… Read More

AJ Cecil-Starlin, Iowa Editor’s Note: Are you ready to begin 2021 in a positive, hopeful state of mind? You are not alone! So, let’s start the New Year off with one reader’s inspiring look back as she shares… Read More

Editor’s Note: As this year draws to a close, we look back at 12 months that we probably never expected to experience. Yet, despite the pandemic that brought changes to nearly every aspect of our lives, we continued… Read More