Reviewed by Winema Wilson Lanoue As a La Leche League Leader, I have seen a gradual rise in the number of women who did not give birth to a child and who choose to breastfeed. More and more… Read More
Editor’s Note: As a young mother attending La Leche League Group meetings, I always looked forward to the month of October. The Leader of the Group I attended was a mother and grandmother who took the opportunity to step… Read More
By Marian Tompson, co-Founder of La Leche League International Originally published in January/February 1981 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… Read More
By Rachel Rhodes, Newport, Pennsylvania. I was blessed with a little boy on August 22, 2018. My mother has always stressed to me the importance of breastfeeding for as long as I can remember. Instantly my son, Jameson,… Read More
By AJ Cecil-Starlin, Sioux City, Iowa. This year marks the 7thannual Black Breastfeeding Week, celebrated August 25-31. The 2019 theme is “The World is Yours: Imagine. Innovate. Liberate!” LLL USA wants to help highlight the importance of diversity… Read More
Tamara Moshman, Maryland Originally published in the May-June 1979 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
Phoebe Fox, Phoenix, Arizona The Background National Breastfeeding Month is celebrated in the US every year from August 1-31. This month is a special time to support and increase awareness of breastfeeding. World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated the first week… Read More
Live, Love, Latch!® is a National Breastfeeding Month (August 1-31) celebration presented by La Leche League USA and hosted by LLL Groups throughout the country. Live, Love, Latch!® events are designed not only to celebrate breastfeeding, but also… Read More
Shannon Gill, Denver, Colorado Originally published in Close to the Heart (LLL Asia & Middle East’s periodical magazine) Vol 17, No. 1. Editor’s Note: Part I of Shannon and Hunter’s story was published on the New Beginnings blog on July… Read More
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New Beginnings
Last Updated: April 6, 2016 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
New Beginnings Bookshelf: Breastfeeding Without Birthing by Alyssa Schnell, MS, IBCLC
Last Updated: March 31, 2016 by Amy Nelson Leave a Comment
Reviewed by Winema Wilson Lanoue As a La Leche League Leader, I have seen a gradual rise in the number of women who did not give birth to a child and who choose to breastfeed. More and more… Read More
Category: Breastfeeding and Hospitalization
Celebrating 62 years: The Beginnings of La Leche League
Last Updated: October 16, 2018 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Editor’s Note: As a young mother attending La Leche League Group meetings, I always looked forward to the month of October. The Leader of the Group I attended was a mother and grandmother who took the opportunity to step… Read More
Category: LLL History
A Look Back: A Whole New Way of Life
Last Updated: March 31, 2016 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
By Marian Tompson, co-Founder of La Leche League International Originally published in January/February 1981 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… Read More
Category: Breastfeeding and Hospitalization
Rachel’s Story: Expressing My Milk
Last Updated: September 10, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
By Rachel Rhodes, Newport, Pennsylvania. I was blessed with a little boy on August 22, 2018. My mother has always stressed to me the importance of breastfeeding for as long as I can remember. Instantly my son, Jameson,… Read More
Category: Pumping
Black Breastfeeding Week: Resources For Children And Families
Last Updated: August 27, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
By AJ Cecil-Starlin, Sioux City, Iowa. This year marks the 7thannual Black Breastfeeding Week, celebrated August 25-31. The 2019 theme is “The World is Yours: Imagine. Innovate. Liberate!” LLL USA wants to help highlight the importance of diversity… Read More
Category: National/International Events/Projects
Looking Back: A Change of View
Last Updated: August 20, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Tamara Moshman, Maryland Originally published in the May-June 1979 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
Category: Breastfeeding and Sleep
Let’s Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month With Children’s Books!
Last Updated: August 14, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Phoebe Fox, Phoenix, Arizona The Background National Breastfeeding Month is celebrated in the US every year from August 1-31. This month is a special time to support and increase awareness of breastfeeding. World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated the first week… Read More
Category: Book Reviews
Celebrate Breastfeeding In August With LLL USA and Live, Love, Latch!
Posted: August 6, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Live, Love, Latch!® is a National Breastfeeding Month (August 1-31) celebration presented by La Leche League USA and hosted by LLL Groups throughout the country. Live, Love, Latch!® events are designed not only to celebrate breastfeeding, but also… Read More
Category: LLL Events, National/International Events/Projects
Easing the Distress of Major Surgery: Part II
Posted: July 30, 2019 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Shannon Gill, Denver, Colorado Originally published in Close to the Heart (LLL Asia & Middle East’s periodical magazine) Vol 17, No. 1. Editor’s Note: Part I of Shannon and Hunter’s story was published on the New Beginnings blog on July… Read More
Category: Breastfeeding and Health Conditions, Breastfeeding and Hospitalization, Breastfeeding Toddlers
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