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...
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 makes a breastfeeding-friendly space?
If you’ve ever caught unwanted side eyes or critical commentary for breastfeeding in public, you’ve experienced the need for breastfeed...
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 power of an empowered partner: 5 tips to foster breastfeeding support in your family
If you’ve ever set a goal for yourself, whether personally or professionally, you know how difficult it can be to stay focused on the positive outc...
The global and intercultural story of breastfeeding
We may not remember how we were fed as babies, but it’s certain that our caregivers do. Most cultures across the globe tie ritual, meaning, and int...
Can you take medication while breastfeeding?
Many people take a variety of prescription and over-the-counter medications without thinking much about it at all. But during lactation, parents ar...
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 ...
A complete guide to the fourth trimester
Pregnancy brings many of its own surprises. Whether you’re expecting your first child or your fifth, the experience is completely different every s...
Taking the stress — and the guesswork — out of the holidays for new parents
The holiday season is a time of celebration, family gatherings, and indulgent feasts. But for new parents who are breastfeeding, it can also bring ...
Finding your breast pump flange size with an IBCLC
As a breastfeeding parent, pumping can be a critical part of your feeding routine. Our number one recommendation for pumping success? Make sure you...