From the La Leche League USA Bookshelf: Sweet Sleep

Breastfeeding and infant sleep become intertwined and a focal point of many parents’ days through the first year or two (or more!) of life. There are many considerations and opinions about overnight parenting and sleep to consider. This… Read More

Spotlight on Sleep Resources

For many parents, the topic of infant sleep can be intertwined deeply with their nursing journey. Where will your baby sleep? How will you nurse and meet their needs overnight? How can the whole family get more sleep?… Read More

Celebrating Military Breastfeeding Families and Veterans

November 11 is Veterans Day in the United States, so today La Leche League USA would like to highlight and celebrate the breastfeeding experiences of veterans and military families. To all of the veterans, active service members, and… Read More

Celebrating Workplace Lactation Week

Editor’s note: This week on New Beginnings, we are celebrating Workplace Lactation Week, which is recognized annually September 1-7. This year’s theme is A World of Support: Creating Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplaces Everywhere. You can learn more about Workplace Lactation… Read More

Solo Parenting While a Spouse Travels

By Amelia C.  My partner works for the federal government, and travel is a part of his job description. He has been gone throughout different seasons of our children’s lives – sometimes for a few days and sometimes… Read More

Breastfeeding in the Military: A Look Back

By SSgt Leah B. Originally published in 2006 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… Read More

Getting Creative, Making it Work

There are many creative ways to continue nursing, pumping, and providing human milk to your children while working. Whatever that looks like for you, we see you and recognize your efforts to provide breastmilk for your nursling. We… Read More

My Comfort Measures For Pumping

Erin K, Illinois After a really stressful time pumping at work in 2020-2021, I was super anxious about pumping for my next baby in 2023. As my return-to-work date approached and doom and gloom filled my mind, I… Read More

My Experience Pumping And Working In Law Enforcement

Erin, Illinois I have five children. I have breastfed for a total of 10.5 years (and counting). I am a La Leche League Leader and a former doula. I am also a police officer. My two youngest children… Read More

Making It Work: My Job As A Firefighter

Cindy Fagiano, Chicago, Illinois Editor’s Note: Cindy’s story was originally published in the January-February 1999 issue of New Beginnings. In the 24 years since Cindy’s story first appeared, it’s not nearly as uncommon for firefighters to combine their… Read More