Sleep in Asian American Families in the US: AANHPI Breastfeeding Week

By Uyen T. Every year, August 15-21 is recognized as National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week! The theme for 2026 is “Better Data, Better Care for AANHPI Families“. This week, the New Beginnings… Read More

Indigenous Milk Medicine Week: Julianne’s Artwork

By Julienne D. Editor’s Note: Indigenous Milk Medicine Week is celebrated annually from August 8-14. This year’s theme is “We Keep the Fires Lit: Rising Through Milk Medicine.” You can learn more about the 2026 Indigenous Milk Medicine… Read More

Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2026

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is recognized internationally each year from August 1-7 and kicks off National Breastfeeding Month in the United States. The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) shares that this year’s theme for World Breastfeeding Week… Read More

Be Here Now: Ann’s Song

This song is meant to convey the tension of how quickly our babies change and grow up, while trying to soak in the moments that are happening now. It’s easy to look back on a few months ago… Read More

Susanna’s Story: Breastfeeding with Multiple Sclerosis

By Susanna C. Editor’s Note: The story in this week’s blog post comes from a 2013 issue of New Beginnings in magazine form. La Leche League News, a bimonthly LLLI publication for members, started in 1958. The name… Read More