Unspoken struggles: Breastfeeding and postpartum needs in the Black community
By Petra McEwan, MD, FAAP, IBCLC As an African American International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, pediatrician, and mom of five breastfed...
The year in review: Big breastfeeding moments
A baby’s gotta eat. So why is there still so much red tape around the breast, pump, or bottle? Generations of breastfeeding parents and families ha...
Feeding freely for the whole family: The importance of breastfeeding-friendly spaces
Parents don’t owe anyone an apology when feeding their babies. Full stop. Breastfeeding is a fundamental part of life, and families deserve to feel...
A shame-free public breastfeeding experience is possible: Here’s how
As a breastfeeding parent, it’s natural to have questions and concerns about breastfeeding in public. The last thing you want is to feel policed or...
Announcing TLN’s new parent newsletter (with 4 back-to-school tips)!
Yep, it’s back-to-school season. And it can be an exciting time! It can also be… daunting, to say the least. Teachers dig in with lesson plan...
Olympian Allyson Felix shares how her team helps her navigate motherhood, entrepreneurship, and advocacy
It’s not every day that a group of powerhouse women gather to speak openly and honestly about the challenges of navigating motherhood — and how sup...
Know your rights: Breastfeeding in public and private
Breastfeeding is natural. It’s essential to your baby’s health (and yours, too). The breastfeeding relationship is beautiful and deserves to be pro...
The Lactation Network increases coverage with UnitedHealthcare
The partnership expands access to comprehensive postpartum care for UnitedHealthcare’s Commercial members across the nation February 15, 2024...
Potent policy: TLN unequivocally supports the Access to Donor Milk Act
Recently, Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL), along with U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06), Stephanie Bice (R-OK-0...
Black Breastfeeding Week: The importance and resilience of Black breastfeeding mothers
This article was written by Rashell Williams, an IBCLC partnered with TLN. To learn more about Rashell, check out https://latchplus.com/
Juneteenth: A day of jubilee
By TaNefer Camara, Co-Founder of The B.L.A.C.K. Course The history of Juneteenth, and its significance to the Black community On January 1st, 1863,...
The infant formula crisis: What TLN is doing, what you can do, and why “just breastfeed!” is ridiculous advice
To our TLN families and lactation consultant partners, Like many of you, we’ve been gripped by stories of the ongoing formula crisis and are dishea...