Marigold Lactation

03/25/2026

La Leche League USA blog, New Beginnings is currently seeking contributors for this upcoming National Breastfeeding Month (and beyond) for August 2026.

If you or someone you know may be interested in writing, we still need a story for the following special observance weeks

- Indigenous Milk Medicine Week
- Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week
- Black Breastfeeding Week
- Semana de la Lactancia Latina
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Week
- Workplace Lactation Week

La Leche League USA will make a donation to an organization of your choosing as a thank you for contributing! 💚

You can share a personal story, information about breastfeeding within your culture, cultural recipes, stories about a specific breastfeeding or parenting topic, or anything else you wish to share. 700-900 words is ideal, but not required. Please share!

Please email your story submissions to Kylie at nbeditor@lllusa.org before July 1.

03/16/2026

What would you share with someone in that situation?

Yes! You absolutely can get back on track after a difficult beginning. It’s easy to feel like you’ve missed your chance when things don’t go smoothly at first, but the reality is that many breastfeeding journeys start with challenges and still go on to be very successful.

The early days are a learning period for both you and your baby. With time, support, and a few adjustments, things can improve significantly. Reaching out for help, spending time skin-to-skin, practicing frequent feeding, and giving yourself patience can all make a big difference.

[Image: Newborn infant being held by their mother, beyond focus. Text: Can I get nursing back on track after a rocky start?]

02/28/2026

Did you know yam or sweet potato leaves are considered one of the superfoods or "miracle medicine" in Vietnamese culture? One of their benefits is supporting lactation and milk production.

You can boil or steam them - best way to maintain polyphenol levels and antioxidant activity of sweet potato leaves, stir fry or make soup with pork or chicken for added protein.

Learn more from Hilary Jacobson's Lactogenic Diet https://hilaryjacobson.com/category/lactogenic-diet/
and her book A Mother's Garden of Galactagogues.

https://hilaryjacobson.com/garden/green-superfoods-for-milk-supply-amaranth-and-sweet-potato-leaves/

Diet

we will explore two incredible plants that have been cherished for centuries by breastfeeding mothers across Asia, Africa, and South America. Amaranth and sweet potato leaves are packed with essent…

01/30/2026

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Emergencies disrupt pumps and routines. Discover why hand expression of breast milk is an essential preparedness skill for breastfeeding mothers.

01/30/2026

Are you up? We see you!

[Image Description] Teal background with stars dotted across. Text reads, "Late Night LLLove: Are you up and offering a bit of comfort to your little one? Sometimes it feels overwhelming and exhausting and even exasperating! But sometimes those quiet nursings in the still of night can be important and special and reconnecting too." The La Leche League USA logo is below the text.

01/30/2026

One common food myth that persists is the belief that those that are nursing should avoid chocolate. Some people think that the stimulant compounds in cocoa, caffeine and theobromine, might make babies fussy. However, when consumed in moderate amounts, these substances are unlikely to affect a baby’s behavior.

[Image Description] Photo of a box of chocolate candies. Text reads, "Do I really need to avoid chocolate while breastfeeding? No, while chocolate does contain theobromine and caffeine, the amount is usually small and even less passes into your milk." The La Leche League USA logo is below the text.

01/28/2026

Breastfeeding benefits extend far beyond infancy, including long-term benefits for the breastfeeding parent’s breast and overall health. I’m honored to moderate Christine Staricka’s powerful talk at the California Breastfeeding Coalition Summit.
https://whova.com/embedded/session/07iCOiKy07RoAvpnLiYTw3cZOT2%40FoibY770rWK7Wo8%3D/4920649/?widget=primary

12/06/2025

https://marigoldlactation.com/blog/qigong-for-breast-health

Help prevent breast cancer: Qigong for Breast Health! True prevention of breast cancer is an active, life-enhancing process. From ancient Chinese medicine perspective, when energy, or Qi, flows...

11/25/2025

Are you getting ready to fly this holiday season? Here’s a quick and handy overview of TSA guidelines for traveling with breast milk. You can find more information on Traveling with Children via the TSA website.

11/11/2025

It’s kind of wild when you think about it breastfeeding is basically nature’s version of Wi-Fi. 📶 Your baby latches on and instantly sends your body a “data upload” through their saliva info about germs, growth needs, and what’s going on in their tiny world. Your body reads the signal and “downloads” a custom milk update packed with the exact antibodies and nutrients your baby needs right now. No lag, no buffering just instant biological connection. Call it Milk-Fi, where love is the signal and antibodies are the bandwidth. 💧🤱✨
Credit Breastfeeding Mama Talk
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10/31/2025

Realistic pumping moms life.

10/31/2025

When I’m 80…
this is where I’ll go in my dreams.

Back to the babies.
Back to the weight of them on my chest,
their tiny fingers gripping mine.

Back to midnight feedings,
rocking chairs, and lullabies whispered in the dark.

Back to the smell of baby lotion,
the sound of soft giggles,
the way their eyelashes brushed their cheeks when they slept.

Back to the days that felt endless,
and the nights that felt even longer.
Back to the moments I didn’t realize
would one day be the ones I’d ache to relive.

When I’m 80,
I won’t dream of vacations or milestones.
I’ll dream of this.
Of them.
My babies.
My whole heart in tiny form.

©️Caty Sanders