“This is #^@%ing hard!” The good, the bad, and the messy of breastfeeding
“This is #^@%ing hard!” The good, the bad, and the messy of breastfeeding Breastfeeding is awe-inspiring. Sitting with your baby in the wee hours o...
16 tips for returning to work after maternity leave
Returning to work after maternity leave is a huge transition, both emotionally and logistically. You’re likely feeling a lot of things right now — ...
The true cost of breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is often hailed as the gold standard for infant nutrition, a choice that countless parents make with the hope of giving their child t...
None of the greats do it solo. Why do we expect parents to?
2024 is an Olympic year. As the CEO of The Lactation Network, I watch competitions like the Games and the U.S. Open for the same reason many do: To...
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...
Breastfeeding is a team sport
What makes an athlete? Hard work. Dedication. Physical stamina. And teamwork. That’s why we think of breastfeeding parents as gold-medal athletes. ...
What your breastfeeding friend wishes you knew or would ask
Once you have a baby, nursing becomes a massive part of your life — one that your nonlactating friends may not entirely understand. After all, can ...
2023 Breastfeeding Sentiment Snapshot | A report by The Lactation Network
Our families, workplaces, and communities thrive when our parents do. For as long as parents have been lactating, this has been true. But our socia...
Breastfeeding a Baby with Special Needs
Caring for any newborn is rewarding but can be challenging, and the same is true of babies with special needs. “Special needs” refers to a wide var...
How To Support Nursing Parents
Breastfeeding can be many things—challenging, exhausting, deeply gratifying—but it shouldn’t feel solitary. Every parent deserves a support system ...
Weaning
How to Navigate the Weaning Process For most parents, breastfeeding signifies major life changes: Bringing home your little one, weathering physica...
Relactation and induced lactation
Feeding your baby requires patience and support — and that is especially true for parents who want to learn how to relactate or induce lactation. W...