Newborns: A Quick Look at Keeping Up Energy, Connection, and Milk Supply

Allyson Wessells, Columbus, Ohio Maintaining energy, connection, and milk supply with a newborn is a fine balance. In the early days, energy is hopefully replenished with sleep and nutritious meals while others help with cooking, cleaning, and laundry…. Read More

Looking Back: It All Comes Out in the Wash

Marilyn Stilley, Tulsa, Oklahoma Originally published in January/February 1973 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 Beginnings continued… Read More

Why is Mothering Lonely When We are Never Alone? 

A Look at Baby Blues and Building a Mothering Community. Jean Merrill, Maryland Who would have thought that motherhood could feel so lonely despite being surrounded by little ones all the time? It is a conundrum: wanting to… Read More

How La Leche League Philosophy Inspires and Guides My Mothering

Allyson Wessells, Columbus, Ohio “Mothering through breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of understanding and satisfying the needs of the baby.” “From infancy on, children need loving guidance which reflects acceptance of their capabilities and sensitivity… Read More

Looking Back: When Baby Cries

Jan Wojcik, Plantation, Florida Originally published in January/February 1970 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… Read More

Looking Back: Our Exceptional Child

Dema Hinson, California Originally published in March/April 1980 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… Read More