The Six Most Common Breastfeeding Positions
Breastfeeding is like any other skill–you (and your baby) have to learn how to do it together. While nursing may come easy for some, it usual...
Preparing Your Family and Friends for Your Breastfeeding Journey
When it comes to breastfeeding, having a support system of loved ones to help you can make a big difference in meeting your feeding goals. Your IBC...
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 t...
How to Return to Work After Parental Leave
For new or expecting parents who plan to breastfeed, it’s never too early to start preparing for your return to work. We interviewed TLN IBCL...
How To Support Nursing Parents
Breastfeeding can be many things—challenging, exhausting, deeply gratifying—but it shouldn’t feel solitary. Every parent deserves...
Relactation and Induced Lactation
No matter who you are, feeding your baby is no small feat: The practice requires patience, support, and commitment—and that is especially tru...
What to Expect When Breastfeeding Twins
You will produce enough milk Many parents breastfeeding twins worry that they won’t be able to keep their breast milk supply up, or that they...
Ask the IBCLC: How to Prevent Mastitis Over the Holidays
Holiday parties, out-of-town visitors and more can all disrupt a new mom’s pumping schedule and even lead to breast tissue inflammation.
Methods to Treat Mastitis at Home
The early days of parenting are bound to be physically exhausting: While adjusting to the presence of a tiny, new human; you’re also adjustin...
Mastering the Holidays While Lactating
Navigate the festivities and bring sanity to the season The holidays can be hectic—especially with a new little one in tow. But we have a sec...
Ask the IBCLC: A Guide to Breastfeeding for Preemies, Multiples and Infants Requiring Special Care
We’re sharing expert info on nursing and pumping for babies who need extra care Congratulations! Your baby—or babies—has/have arr...
How to Improve Your Outlook on Breastfeeding Your Baby
If you’re not loving the experience of breastfeeding, here are a few things to try to help make the process more comfortable and enjoyable.