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

A Look Back: Celebrating Father’s Day

Dads and partners can make a big impact on the nursing dyad. In this week’s blog post leading up to Father’s Day, New Beginnings highlights some past stories that showcase the support and benefits a loving father can… Read More

Michael’s Story: How I Support My Breastfeeding Partner, Part II

Michael Kaiser-Nyman, Chicago, Illinois Editor’s Note: Michael previously wrote about his experiences supporting his girlfriend after their daughter was born. You can read that blog post here. The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding was one of my favorite parenting… Read More

Michael’s Story: How I Support My Breastfeeding Partner

Michael Kaiser-Nyman, Chicago, Illinois Before my girlfriend and I decided to have a baby, I had no idea what being the dad of an infant would be like. I didn’t have many close friends or family with children,… Read More

From Smashing Pumpkins to Winnie-the-Pooh

Mike Brenchley, Guelph, Ontario, Canada Editor’s Note: Throughout the years, New Beginnings has featured stories about the support – physical and emotional – partners provide to the breastfeeding parent. In the January-February 1998 issue of New Beginnings, Mike… Read More