How does breastfeeding & mental health affect the economy?
Breastfeeding and mental health aren’t just personal matters. They have widespread economic ripple effects that impact healthcare costs, workplace ...
IBCLC certification: Everything you need to know
International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) are the gold standard in lactation care, helping families navigate everything from firs...
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...
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...
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...