Jessica Santini-Levenhagen, Grand Forks, North Dakota Editor’s Note: This essay was originally published in the Fall 2020 edition of Northern LLLights, the Area Newsletter for La Leche League of MN/Das. When my second son, Holden, was born in… Read More
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Posted: April 6, 2021 by Yael Breimer
“She Just Whipped It Out!” – A Difference In Parenting Perspectives
No matter the choices you make as a parent, you’ve probably heard – either face-to-face or second hand – that someone is critical of a choice you’ve made. It might be about feeding, sleep arrangements, caregivers, if your… Read More
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Last Updated: March 27, 2021 by Yael Breimer
Anne-Marie’s Story: My First Overnight Trip Away
Anne-Marie Studer, Grand Forks, North Dakota Editor’s Note: This article was originally published as “Personal Essay: Mom’s Big Adventure” in the Winter 2020/2021 issue of Northern LLLights, the Area Leaders’ Letter for Minnesota and the Dakotas. It has… Read More
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Posted: December 15, 2020 by Yael Breimer
Sharing Parenting With My Partner
Editor’s Note: No two families look the same. The structure of each family is different. In the following blog post, each person speaks from their own experience. Take what might work in your family and leave the rest!… Read More
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Posted: November 24, 2020 by Yael Breimer
Hard Things Get Better
Jessica Santini-Levenhagen, Grand Forks, North Dakota Editor’s Note: This essay was originally published in the Fall 2020 edition of Northern LLLights, the Area Newsletter for La Leche League of MN/Das. When my second son, Holden, was born in… Read More
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Posted: October 20, 2020 by Yael Breimer
What Do I Need To Buy In Order To Breastfeed?
One of the most common questions expectant or new parents ask is, “What do I need to buy to breastfeed?” If you ask a La Leche League Leader, the response will often be that you need fewer things and more support…. Read More
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Posted: September 15, 2020 by Yael Breimer
Looking Back: We Change, We Grow, We Learn, We Gain
Elizabeth Meyer, Missouri Originally published in the September-October 1983 issue of La Leche League News. Editor’s Note: The first issue of La Leche League News, the bimonthly publication for members, was published in 1958. The name changed to New Beginnings in 1985. New… Read More
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Posted: June 2, 2020 by Yael Breimer
Making A Memory
Renee DiGregorio, Burbank, California Editor’s Note: “Making A Memory” was originally published in 1995 in the La Leche League of SoCA/Nevada Area newsletter League Spirit. The following is an abridged version of the original essay. As I get… Read More
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Posted: April 14, 2020 by Yael Breimer
Staying Close To Home: Entertaining Our Children
Home is…where the majority of us are at right now. As more and more families face the reality of shelter at home orders or are practicing social distancing, we find ourselves without the usual options for our families,… Read More
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Posted: March 31, 2020 by Yael Breimer
Watching You Sleep
Rebecca McCormick, Fairfax City, Virginia I’m watching you sleep, my baby. I spend so much of my day doing this. It’s basically my full-time job right now as you approach seven weeks old. I watch your expressions. I… Read More
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Last Updated: February 26, 2020 by Yael Breimer
Help! My Baby Wants To Be Held Constantly!
Recently, the mother of a newborn reached out to the LLL USA Facebook community with a question: “My baby is three weeks old and won’t let me put her down! Everyone told me that all babies do is… Read More
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