A parent’s guide: How to choose a health insurance plan and get clear on employer benefits
Navigating the health insurance system in the U.S. is complex — especially if you’re a parent. Health insurance benefits vary state by state,...
What is prenatal care and why is it vital to breastfeeding success?
Prenatal care is more than just a box to check — it’s a lifeline that every parent deserves, especially when it comes to breastfeeding. The Lactati...
Is maternity leave paid? Understanding your rights and benefits
In the United States — the only developed nation without mandated paid maternity leave — new parents often face a heartbreaking choice: Return to w...
“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...
The best time to prepare for breastfeeding? Before you give birth
Too often, parents believe breastfeeding is an after-birth consideration. Here’s why you should think about it before birth: 93% of parents who had...
How to prepare for a baby
Here’s what you might not be thinking about yet, but should be (hint: it’s breastfeeding) Preparing for your baby’s arrival is an exciting and tran...
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...
How to order a breast pump through insurance
Whether you’re planning to return to work, pumping exclusively, or simply want more flexibility around feedings, a breast pump can be an invaluable...
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...
Top Breastfeeding Accessories According to an Expert
There are a lot of breastfeeding products on the market, and between the over-hyped lactation cookies and designer diaper bags, it can feel almost ...
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 ...
A Closer Look at Why “Just Breastfeed” is Ridiculous Advice
For Many Parents, Breastfeeding Doesn’t Come Easy The parent who hears this suggestion to “just breastfeed” may have already struggled to breastfee...