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 to a wide var...
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 IBCLC Leah...
Your Role in the Warm Chain
Amidst worldwide crises, breastfeeding parents need our collective support more than ever—and every single member of our global community has a rol...
The infant formula crisis: What TLN is doing, what you can do, and why “just breastfeed!” is ridiculous advice.
To our TLN families and lactation consultant partners, Like many of you, we’ve been gripped by stories of the ongoing formula crisis and are dishea...
Weaning
How to Navigate the Weaning Process For most parents, breastfeeding signifies major life changes: Bringing home your little one, weathering physica...
Relactation and induced lactation
Feeding your baby requires patience and support — and that is especially true for parents who want to learn how to relactate or induce lactation. W...
Marijuana and Breastfeeding: Is It Safe?
In short, no. Here’s what you need to know. It’s no secret that many people enjoy cannabis, from the relaxing, pain-relieving, euphoric effects of ...
New Year’s Resolutions for Lactating Parents
For some people, January means resolutions: Setting goals and striving for self-improvement in all facets of life. And while we admire and support ...
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.
How to Celebrate the Holidays with a Baby in Tow
From Crying Through Church to Breastfeeding During Dinner: How to Keep It Together During the Most Wonderful Time of the Year The holiday season is...
What mastitis is, and how to treat it
If you’ve never had the condition, it’s likely that you’ve never heard the term “mastitis” before — but once you’ve experienced it, it’s pretty unf...
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 secret we...