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Black Breastfeeding Week: Returning to What Was Always Ours

By Yael Breimer / August 18, 2026

By Shatrell P. Editor’s note: Black Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from August 25-31. This year’s theme fits perfectly

By Yael Breimer / July 28, 2026

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is recognized internationally each year from August 1-7 and kicks off National Breastfeeding Month in the

By Yael Breimer / June 30, 2026

By Samantha P. Before I became a mother, I thought breastfeeding was simple. Not necessarily easy, but simple. I imagined

By Yael Breimer / June 23, 2026

For all families, a supportive husband, partner, co-parent, or family member can make a huge difference in breastfeeding outcomes. When

By Yael Breimer / June 9, 2026

Dear Reader, If you’ve found yourself in a situation where you are unable to exclusively breastfeed and/or breastfeed for as

By Yael Breimer / May 19, 2026

At La Leche League meetings, parents often share lessons they have learned along their nursing journeys. If an expectant parent

By Jamie P. Editor’s note: May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. Jamie shares her story with us this week

By Yael Breimer / April 14, 2026

By Marcy T. I’m a first-time mom who has a pretty unique background! Before I had my own baby, I

By Yael Breimer / March 10, 2026

By Julia M. I have been a part of my local La Leche League Group since the birth of our

By Yael Breimer / January 20, 2026

By Yuliya G. Editor’s note: The article below comes from the perspective of a mental health professional. The writer desires

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