How to accept — and enjoy — being a “good enough mother”
We’ve heard the saying before: “There is no manual for parenting.” This kind of sentiment is so important for parents to hear, considering how all-...
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...
Is The Lactation Network legit?
What is The Lactation Network? Is The Lactation Network legit? What is lactation support? How does The Lactation Network insurance work? Ev...
“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 of the morning, feeding them at your breast, with nothing but peace be...
CLC vs. IBCLC: Understanding the differences
Are you considering pursuing a certification in lactation? Maybe you’re just starting out in your career and you’re trying to decide between becomi...
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...
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...
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...