By Annika Lundkvist, Stockholm region, Sweden. At the beginning, nursing my son was a seamless experience. A few minutes after his birth in November 2013 in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was at my breast and, with a little assistance… Read More
Jessica Tudor Elliott, Sacramento, California Becoming a mother is a profound experience. When I entered the journey to motherhood, I honestly had no idea how profound this experience would be for me. My mother was a La Leche… Read More
Editor’s Note: Peter Jackson Larney Scherer of Los Angeles, California, recently held a birthday fundraiser for LLL USA through the LLL USA Facebook page. Peter’s initial goal was $200. He met his goal and beyond with the total amount… Read More
Lindsay Robinson, Columbus, Ohio When I became pregnant with our first child, I imagined a picture perfect scene of me easily nursing our beautiful baby, full of love and happiness with my wife being blissfully supportive by my… Read More
Heather Nicholson I am a mother of two, a breastfeeding advocate, and a birth and postpartum doula. However, when my daughter gave birth I was at a loss as to how to support her during those first few… Read More
Angie Wagner After several days of bedrest trying to prevent an early birth, my daughter was born at 32 weeks, weighing 4 pounds 8 ounces. Since my water broke three days earlier, she’d managed to lodge herself up under… Read More
Laura Schlegel-Stephenson I was afraid of breastfeeding at first because it wasn’t something my family and friends talked about. My baby and I struggled in the beginning. My days became consumed with pumping, feeding, and washing pump parts…. Read More
Hannah Kidd My story begins as a baby. My mom found La Leche League back in the ’90s while they were stationed in Germany. She experienced several challenges and overcame them before finding LLL. She loved the mom… Read More
Reka Balogh My amazing body has been feeding my children for the past six years. Well, lately only one of them. 🙂 It has been a long ride, especially at the beginning. But nothing is impossible when we have… Read More
Jessica Halley, Oklahoma Several years ago I was struggling with my first baby (trouble latching, crying, etc.) when my mother came in and said, “Let’s get you some help.” I said, “No! I can’t see anyone. I’m failing… Read More
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Last Updated: August 7, 2018 by Yael Breimer
Annika’s Story: Overcoming Obstacles and Breastfeeding Advocacy
By Annika Lundkvist, Stockholm region, Sweden. At the beginning, nursing my son was a seamless experience. A few minutes after his birth in November 2013 in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was at my breast and, with a little assistance… Read More
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Posted: April 24, 2018 by Yael Breimer
My Breastfeeding Journey: Unexpected Hurdles and Carrying My Mother With Me
Jessica Tudor Elliott, Sacramento, California Becoming a mother is a profound experience. When I entered the journey to motherhood, I honestly had no idea how profound this experience would be for me. My mother was a La Leche… Read More
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Posted: March 20, 2018 by Yael Breimer
La Leche League’s Impact on My Life: A Father’s Perspective
Editor’s Note: Peter Jackson Larney Scherer of Los Angeles, California, recently held a birthday fundraiser for LLL USA through the LLL USA Facebook page. Peter’s initial goal was $200. He met his goal and beyond with the total amount… Read More
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Posted: March 6, 2018 by Yael Breimer
My Partner’s Unwavering Support
Lindsay Robinson, Columbus, Ohio When I became pregnant with our first child, I imagined a picture perfect scene of me easily nursing our beautiful baby, full of love and happiness with my wife being blissfully supportive by my… Read More
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Posted: February 20, 2018 by Yael Breimer
La Leche League Love and Support Across the Generations
Heather Nicholson I am a mother of two, a breastfeeding advocate, and a birth and postpartum doula. However, when my daughter gave birth I was at a loss as to how to support her during those first few… Read More
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Posted: February 13, 2018 by Yael Breimer
I Finally Feel Like Her Mother
Angie Wagner After several days of bedrest trying to prevent an early birth, my daughter was born at 32 weeks, weighing 4 pounds 8 ounces. Since my water broke three days earlier, she’d managed to lodge herself up under… Read More
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Last Updated: February 6, 2018 by Yael Breimer
Did You Ask Your Mother?
Laura Schlegel-Stephenson I was afraid of breastfeeding at first because it wasn’t something my family and friends talked about. My baby and I struggled in the beginning. My days became consumed with pumping, feeding, and washing pump parts…. Read More
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Last Updated: January 16, 2018 by Yael Breimer
From One Generation to the Next
Hannah Kidd My story begins as a baby. My mom found La Leche League back in the ’90s while they were stationed in Germany. She experienced several challenges and overcame them before finding LLL. She loved the mom… Read More
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Posted: December 26, 2017 by Yael Breimer
Continuing Support through La Leche League (LLL)
Reka Balogh My amazing body has been feeding my children for the past six years. Well, lately only one of them. 🙂 It has been a long ride, especially at the beginning. But nothing is impossible when we have… Read More
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Last Updated: November 29, 2017 by Yael Breimer
I’m Failing At This!
Jessica Halley, Oklahoma Several years ago I was struggling with my first baby (trouble latching, crying, etc.) when my mother came in and said, “Let’s get you some help.” I said, “No! I can’t see anyone. I’m failing… Read More
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