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Index of New Beginnings Articles, 2008 - Present

New Beginnings is the bimonthly publication for LLL members. To receive the latest issues, all you need to do is become a member of La Leche League!

Please see the Frequently Asked Questions pages for additional information on these and other topics.

Looking for an article you don't see? There are a few lead articles that cannot be placed here because LLLI does not hold the copyright. For availability of past issues from LLLI, contact our order department at 847-519-9585.

Do you have a breastfeeding story you would like to share with other parents? It is easy to contribute to New Beginnings! Here are the instructions.

Contents

2009	January-February 2009 * March-April 2009
2008	January-February 2008 * March-April 2008 * May-June 2008 * July-August 2008 * September-October 2008 * November-December 2008

March-April 2009

• p. 4 Learning to be "Motherful"
• p. 9 A Mother's Day: 5K Run for World Breastfeeding Week
• p. 10 My Greatest Accomplishment
• p. 12 Born with a Cleft Palate
• p. 15 The Best Laid Plans
• p. 16 Surprised by Joy
• p. 18 Overcoming Postpartum Blues
• p. 20 Mothering My Nursing Toddler
• p. 21 Daisy's Secret Twin
• p. 22 Breastfeeding Following a Cesarean
• p. 23 Circle of Support
• p. 24 Foundation of Trust
• p. 26 No Need to Get Away
• p. 26 Traveling, Working, and Breastfeeding
• p. 27 A Healthy Start
• p. 28 Father Figures
• p. 30 Active Toddlers' Eating Habits
• p. 32 Breastfeeding: Instinct or Instruction?
• p. 34 Choosing a Caregiver
• p. 36 Coby's Story
• p. 40 Playful Learning
• p. 44 Instead of Fixing Dinner, FEX it!
• p. 46 Good for Moms, Too

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January-February 2009

• p. 4 Sleeping with Your Baby
• p. 10 A Global Community
• p. 11 Finding My Way
• p. 12 Thank You
• p. 13 A Special Time
• p. 14 My Reluctant Nursling
• p. 16 Not Always Easy, But Worth It
• p. 16 My Adventures in Breastfeeding
• p. 19 A Gift from My Sister
• p. 20 Going Dairy-Free for My Baby
• p. 20 Fourth Time Was the Charm
• p. 21 Nursing Carter
• p. 22 Goodbye and Thank You
• p. 23 Something to Be Proud Of
• p. 25 Breastfeeding Slogans
• p. 26 Breastfeeding Twins
• p. 28 Meeting the Needs of a Baby with Health and Developmental Issues
• p. 32 Trying a Wheat-Free Life
• p. 36 Reconnecting With Your Partner Without Leaving Baby
• p. 40 World Breastfeeding Week Celebrations in Asia & the Middle East
• p. 42 Nighttime Nursings

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November-December 2008

• p. 4 The Basics of Motherhood: Meeting your Daily Needs While Meeting the Needs of your Newborn
• p. 8 Beatrice's Joy
• p. 9 My Quiet Revolution
• p. 10 An Olympic Journey
• p. 11 My Experiences in Motherhood
• p. 13 The Wisdom of Nature
• p. 15 Thank You
• p. 15 Postpartum Depression
• p. 18 Finding Humor
• p. 19 Proud Mother
• p. 20 An Extra Chromosome
• p. 20 Twice as Nice
• p. 22 Weaning Feelings
• p. 23 Beyond My Expectations
• p. 24 Liquid Gold
• p. 24 The Best Pain Relief
• p. 26 A Special Time
• p. 26 Breastfeeding Twins
• p. 28 Breastfeeding and Fertility
• p. 30 The Power of Whole Foods
• p. 34 Is My Baby Weaning?
• p. 36 Bringing Baby Along: The Baby Room
• p. 37 Q&A with an Employed Breastfeeding Mother
• p. 38 Keeping the Peace between Siblings
• p. 42 2008 World Breastfeeding Week Celebration Winners

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September-October 2008

• p. 4 Breastfeeding: An Optimal Way to Space Babies
• p. 8 Betty Wagner Spandikow: A Celebration of Life
• p. 10 The Early Weeks
• p. 11 Breastfeeding and Tongue-Tie
• p. 13 Bonding as a Family
• p. 14 Discipline and Guidance
• p. 15 My Adventures Around the World
• p. 16 Breastfeeding and Working
• p. 18 I Always Wanted to Breastfeed
• p. 18 The Feeling is Love
• p. 20 Unexpected Catalyst
• p. 21 The Immediate Comfort
• p. 22 The Neighbor
• p. 22 Breastfeeding My Adopted Daughter
• p. 24 In Tribute to My Sister
• p. 26 A Peculiar Nursing Strike
• p. 27 A Healing Experience
• p. 28 Reconnecting at the End of the Work Day
• p. 30 Baby Talk
• p. 32 Fit and Healthy: Food and Exercise Tips after Baby
• p. 36 Starting Solids
• p. 39 Breastfeeding: Going for the Gold
• p. 40 Temper Tantrums
• p. 44 Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk?

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July-August 2008

• p. 4 Self-Employment: Put your creativity to work!
• p. 10 My Life As An Active Mama
• p. 11 Worth Every Moment
• p. 13 A Milk Donor's Story
• p. 14 The One Thing
• p. 15 Why I Do What I Do
• p. 18 A Timeless Connection
• p. 20 Where I Want to Be
• p. 20 All the Best Things in Life
• p. 22 Following My Heart
• p. 22 Persistence
• p. 25 Our Birthday Weaning
• p. 26 How We Mother
• p. 27 A Place I Call Home
• p. 27 Breastfeeding After Breast Reduction and Tongue-Tie
• p. 29 Breastfeeding after Surgery
• p. 30 Handling Criticism from Family and Friends
• p. 34 Book Review: Sleeping with Your Baby
• p. 36 Nursing a Teething Toddler
• p. 38 The Origin of Love
• p. 40 The Art of Making Yogurt
• p. 42 Back to the Office and Easing the Effects of Separation
• p. 45 Continuing the LLL Mission

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May-June 2008

• p. 4 The Shape of Motherhood: From expectations to reality
• p. 8 Celebrating Edwina Froehlich
• p. 10 Breastfeeding My Premature Baby
• p. 12 A Glimpse Into Another World
• p. 13 Supporting Me Every Step of the Way
• p. 14 Liquid Gold
• p. 15 Nursing from One Breast
• p. 16 My Unique Breastfeeding Experience
• p. 18 The Comfort of Breastfeeding
• p. 20 Overcoming Postpartum Depression
• p. 20 Our Little Miracle
• p. 20 Perseverance Pays Off
• p. 22 A Second Chance
• p. 22 Blessed with Support
• p. 24 Making Life Easier
• p. 26 Sleeping Soundly
• p. 26 Cherished Gift
• p. 28 Moving On
• p. 29 Mother Support, Going for the Gold
• p. 30 The Salad Bar
• p. 32 Gentle Parenting
• p. 35 A Mother's Touch
• p. 36 Breastfeeding after a Cesarean Birth
• p. 38 Traveling with Toddlers
• p. 46 Keeping Up with the Demand

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March-April 2008

• p. 4 Welcome to Motherhood: The Early Days and Weeks
• p. 10 My Three Nurslings
• p. 11 A "Good" Baby
• p. 13 Nursing after Breast Surgery
• p. 14 Magical Moments
• p. 17 A Miracle of Nature
• p. 18 The Second Time Around
• p. 19 The Natural Art of Breastfeeding
• p. 20 Born to Breastfeed
• p. 21 Pumping and Piloting
• p. 22 A Nursing Strike
• p. 23 My View of Breastfeeding
• p. 24 Breastfeeding My Baby with Down Syndrome
• p. 26 Finding Support
• p. 27 Our Bed Sharing Journey
• p. 28 Transitions: What's the best way to prepare my child for my return to work?
• p. 31 World Breastfeeding Week in 2008
• p. 32 Medications and Breastfeeding
• p. 34 Should I stay or should I go?
• p. 36 My Life As A Stay-At-Home Dad
• p. 38 Getting Ready for Baby: What do I really need?

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January-February 2008

• p. 4 Childhood Vaccines: Making an Educated Decision for Your Children
• p. 10 The Gift
• p. 13 Second Chances
• p. 14 The Mother I Am
• p. 16 My Family Bed
• p. 17 A Mother's Job
• p. 18 Always Learning
• p. 18 Best for Our Children
• p. 19 A Network of Support
• p. 20 Nursing Strike
• p. 21 How Weaning Happened
• p. 22 The Rhythm of Our Lives
• p. 23 The Most Natural Thing
• p. 25 Breastfeeding History
• p. 26 Daddy in Demand: making the most of family time
• p. 29 Apparel from La Leche League International
• p. 30 Healthy Home-Baked Treats
• p. 32 Breastfeeding During Pregnancy
• p. 34 Cup Feeding and Child Care: How does it work?
• p. 36 Book Review: Natural Baby and Childcare
• p. 37 Book Review: Parenting From Your Heart
• p. 38 Weaning a Child with Developmental Delays
• p. 41 Mother's Day Off
• p. 44 Fredericksburg Chapter Walk for Breastfeeding

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Do you have a breastfeeding story you would like to share with other parents? It is easy to contribute to New Beginnings! Here are the instructions.

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