By Annika Lundkvist, Stockholm region, Sweden. At the beginning, nursing my son was a seamless experience. A few minutes after his birth in November 2013 in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was at my breast and, with a little assistance… Read More
AJ Cecil-Starlin, Omaha, Nebraska. I breastfed my three children for a total of four years. One of the things that had the biggest impact on my breastfeeding journeys was advice. Good advice and bad advice. Breastfeeding, for whatever reason,… Read More
Heather Iverson, West Michigan It is overwhelming to find out your baby has clubfoot. When our son was born and we found out he had unilateral clubfoot, I didn’t give a second thought about how it would impact… Read More
Reka Balogh My amazing body has been feeding my children for the past six years. Well, lately only one of them. 🙂 It has been a long ride, especially at the beginning. But nothing is impossible when we have… Read More
Rita Brhel, Hastings, Nebraska After years of supporting mothers at all stages of breastfeeding, I’ve learned that there are four key areas to focus on to help mothers get breastfeeding off to a good start: milk supply, latch,… Read More
Rita Brhel, Hastings, Nebraska After years of supporting mothers at all stages of breastfeeding, I’ve learned that there are four key areas to focus on to help mothers get breastfeeding off to a good start: milk supply, latch,… Read More
Rita Brhel, Hastings, Nebraska After years of supporting mothers at all stages of breastfeeding, I’ve learned that there are four key areas to focus on to get breastfeeding off to a good start: milk supply, latch, frequent access… Read More
Rita Brhel, Hastings, Nebraska After years of supporting mothers at all stages of breastfeeding, I’ve learned that there are four key areas to focus on when helping mothers get breastfeeding off to a good start: milk supply, latch,… Read More
Beverly Sykes, Oakland, California Originally published in November/December 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 in 1985. New Beginnings continued… Read More
Jean Merrill, Maryland What is more relaxing than chilling out in your recliner? Not much, and research has shown that breastfeeding our babies in this reclined position stimulates natural feeding reflexes in both mothers and babies. So, you… Read More
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Last Updated: August 7, 2018 by Yael Breimer
Annika’s Story: Overcoming Obstacles and Breastfeeding Advocacy
By Annika Lundkvist, Stockholm region, Sweden. At the beginning, nursing my son was a seamless experience. A few minutes after his birth in November 2013 in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was at my breast and, with a little assistance… Read More
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Last Updated: June 5, 2018 by Yael Breimer
Stop the #BadBFAdvice: AJ’s Experiences
AJ Cecil-Starlin, Omaha, Nebraska. I breastfed my three children for a total of four years. One of the things that had the biggest impact on my breastfeeding journeys was advice. Good advice and bad advice. Breastfeeding, for whatever reason,… Read More
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Posted: April 17, 2018 by Yael Breimer
Breastfeeding Through Clubfoot Treatment
Heather Iverson, West Michigan It is overwhelming to find out your baby has clubfoot. When our son was born and we found out he had unilateral clubfoot, I didn’t give a second thought about how it would impact… Read More
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Posted: December 26, 2017 by Yael Breimer
Continuing Support through La Leche League (LLL)
Reka Balogh My amazing body has been feeding my children for the past six years. Well, lately only one of them. 🙂 It has been a long ride, especially at the beginning. But nothing is impossible when we have… Read More
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Last Updated: June 27, 2017 by Yael Breimer
Helping to Get Breastfeeding Off to a Good Start: Skin-to-Skin Contact
Rita Brhel, Hastings, Nebraska After years of supporting mothers at all stages of breastfeeding, I’ve learned that there are four key areas to focus on to help mothers get breastfeeding off to a good start: milk supply, latch,… Read More
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Last Updated: October 17, 2018 by Yael Breimer
Helping to Get Breastfeeding Off to a Good Start: Frequent Access
Rita Brhel, Hastings, Nebraska After years of supporting mothers at all stages of breastfeeding, I’ve learned that there are four key areas to focus on to help mothers get breastfeeding off to a good start: milk supply, latch,… Read More
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Posted: April 11, 2017 by Yael Breimer
Helping to Get Breastfeeding Off to a Good Start: Latch
Rita Brhel, Hastings, Nebraska After years of supporting mothers at all stages of breastfeeding, I’ve learned that there are four key areas to focus on to get breastfeeding off to a good start: milk supply, latch, frequent access… Read More
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Posted: March 28, 2017 by Yael Breimer
Helping to Get Breastfeeding Off to a Good Start: Milk Supply
Rita Brhel, Hastings, Nebraska After years of supporting mothers at all stages of breastfeeding, I’ve learned that there are four key areas to focus on when helping mothers get breastfeeding off to a good start: milk supply, latch,… Read More
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Posted: March 14, 2017 by Yael Breimer
Looking Back: She’s an Expert
Beverly Sykes, Oakland, California Originally published in November/December 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 in 1985. New Beginnings continued… Read More
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Posted: February 28, 2017 by Yael Breimer
Lie Back and Relax! A Look at Laid-Back Breastfeeding
Jean Merrill, Maryland What is more relaxing than chilling out in your recliner? Not much, and research has shown that breastfeeding our babies in this reclined position stimulates natural feeding reflexes in both mothers and babies. So, you… Read More
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