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
Elise Wiley, Lunenburg, Massachusetts When I found out I was pregnant, the first thing I felt was shock. Not shock in the way of surprise (I had a feeling before I even took the test that I would… Read More
Lyndie Monarch, Los Angeles, California I assumed breastfeeding would be an easy and natural thing. I was so surprised when, after I had my daughter, it wasn’t easy for me. I was in so much pain. She was… Read More
Over the past 12 months, New Beginnings has shared the breastfeeding, chestfeeding or human milk feeding stories of individuals and families in the hope of encouraging and informing those who click on a link or scroll through the… Read More
Yocheved “Hedi” Herrmann-Blanton I am giving my holiday bonus to La Leche League USA. I work as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in a dream job that didn’t exist when I was growing up. If not… Read More
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Posted: September 14, 2021 by Yael Breimer
Looking Back: Music and Mothering
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
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Posted: January 5, 2021 by Yael Breimer
Inspiration In The New Year
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
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Posted: December 29, 2020 by Yael Breimer
2020: Voices From New Beginnings
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
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Posted: June 9, 2020 by Yael Breimer
Elise’s Story: Nursing During Pregnancy
Elise Wiley, Lunenburg, Massachusetts When I found out I was pregnant, the first thing I felt was shock. Not shock in the way of surprise (I had a feeling before I even took the test that I would… Read More
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Posted: April 7, 2020 by Yael Breimer
My Nursing Journey
Lyndie Monarch, Los Angeles, California I assumed breastfeeding would be an easy and natural thing. I was so surprised when, after I had my daughter, it wasn’t easy for me. I was in so much pain. She was… Read More
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Posted: December 31, 2019 by Yael Breimer
2019: Voices From New Beginnings
Over the past 12 months, New Beginnings has shared the breastfeeding, chestfeeding or human milk feeding stories of individuals and families in the hope of encouraging and informing those who click on a link or scroll through the… Read More
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Posted: December 3, 2019 by Yael Breimer
Giving Tuesday: Grateful For LLL USA
Yocheved “Hedi” Herrmann-Blanton I am giving my holiday bonus to La Leche League USA. I work as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in a dream job that didn’t exist when I was growing up. If not… Read More
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