Gaining Peace and Power Through Breastsleeping, Part 2

By Jamie P. Last week, I shared my difficult postpartum journey after delivering my first beautiful child. I had just attended my first LLL meeting and started to realize I needed something different in my breastfeeding journey. I… Read More

Gaining Peace and Power Through Breastsleeping, Part 1

By Jamie P. Editor’s note: May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. Jamie shares her story with us this week and next about how finding a sleep solution that worked for her family helped improve her postpartum experience… Read More

Increasing Breastmilk Output When Pumping

Many families want to know the answer to this question: “How can I increase my pumping output?” We get it! For pumping parents, whether they are exclusively pumping or pumping while they are away from their baby, output… 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

Holding the Mother: The Importance of Mental Health Support

By Yuliya G. Editor’s note: The article below comes from the perspective of a mental health professional. The writer desires to support new parents in their mental health challenges and to describe the red tape she faced, while… 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

The Art of Breastfeeding (9th Edition) Available Now!

At New Beginnings, we are all excited to get our hands on and begin reading the newest edition of The Art of Breastfeeding (9th Edition), formerly known as The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. Recently, I attended the La… Read More

What Happens at a La Leche League Meeting?

New Beginnings encourages families to connect with La Leche League Groups near them and through online meet-ups as well. Community support is so helpful in breastfeeding, chestfeeding, parenting, and beyond. Wondering what to expect at a meeting? We… Read More

Reaching Out For Help: How La Leche League Leaders Provide Support

Have you ever wondered what happens when you contact a La Leche League Leader for information? Love A., a Leader with the Durham, North Carolina, La Leche League Group, shared a recent email interaction (with permission) that she… Read More