A Birth Worker Shares: My Own Breastfeeding Experience

By Marcy T. I’m a first-time mom who has a pretty unique background! Before I had my own baby, I worked as a doula, midwife, and peer lactation counselor for many years. I went into my own birth… Read More

Breastfeeding with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

By Anna E. Editor’s Note: The story in this week’s blog post comes from New Beginnings, Issue 3, 2010, when it was in magazine form. La Leche League News, a bimonthly LLLI publication for members, started in 1958…. Read More

Simply Nursing My Babies: Julia’s Story

By Julia M. I have been a part of my local La Leche League Group since the birth of our first child in October 2022, and I’m still participating after we welcomed a new baby in March 2025…. Read More

Breastfeeding Twins as a Teen: A Look Back

By Stephanie W. Originally published in a 2008 issue of 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… Read More

Strengthening Another’s Resolve: Conversations with Judy

Editor’s Note: This article has come together through text threads of a conversation among our writer Judy, Adele (an LLL Leader in Ohio), and myself. Judy invited Adele to drive out to meet with her a few months… Read More

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

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

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

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

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