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Posted: March 31, 2026 by Yael Breimer
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
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Posted: February 17, 2026 by Yael Breimer
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
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Posted: November 11, 2025 by Yael Breimer
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
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Posted: September 2, 2025 by Yael Breimer
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
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Posted: May 20, 2025 by Yael Breimer
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
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Last Updated: April 22, 2025 by Yael Breimer
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
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Posted: November 12, 2024 by Yael Breimer
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
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Last Updated: April 18, 2023 by Yael Breimer
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
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Posted: April 11, 2023 by Yael Breimer
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
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Posted: January 24, 2023 by Yael Breimer
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
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