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LACTATION CARE

Support your patients’ breastfeeding goals, through board certified, insurance-covered lactation care. 
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The Lactation Network is now in-network with many UnitedHealthcare and Aetna commercial plans.*

*Coverage varies by state. Contact us to confirm eligibility in your area

BREASTFEEDING CARE FOR your PATIENTS

The Lactation Network connects expectant and postpartum patients to the largest network of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs).

IBCLCs provide the gold standard of lactation care in person or via telehealth, and work alongside you to foster a transparent, collaborative model of care.

Accessible support
  • Largest national network of IBCLCs, with providers in all 50 states offering care in the modality your patient chooses.
  • At home, in-office, or virtual care. Over 85% of TLN patients prefer in-person care. 
  • TLN confirms eligibility with patient’s insurance within 24-72 hours based on acuity.
Clinical expertise
  • IBCLCs are the highest-credentialed lactation clinicians.
  • Board Certification includes a minimum of 14 college-level health science courses, 95 hours of lactation-specific education, and 300-1,000 clinical hours.
  • IBCLCs pursue ongoing education and minimum clinical hours every 5 years after certification.
Collaborative care
  • In most cases, a formal referral isn’t needed.
  • Patients can see an IBCLC in as little as 24 hours after approval.
  • IBCLCs can share charting with you for visibility into patients’ care plan.

WHEN SHOULD YOU refer?

IBCLCs can provide acute and preventative care, from the prenatal period all the way to weaning. Every feeding journey is unique, but these key milestones are when your patients may benefit most from an IBCLC’s guidance.

Prenatal

Lactation consultation

Weeks 1-6

– Establish latch and supply
– Triage feeding challenges
– Pumping and bottle feeding

2+ months

Prepare to return to work

4+ months

Sleep, distracted feeding, and teething

5+ months

Prepare to start solids

1 year and beyond

Breastfeeding a toddler and weaning when you’re ready

As needed

Sore nipples, supply issues, breast refusal, plugged ducts

NEED print-friendly PATIENT
RESOURCES NOW?

Share or print these resources for expectant and lactating patients. Whether they need prenatal support, help with breastfeeding challenges, or ongoing lactation care, an IBCLC from TLN is here to guide them every step of the way.

A parent joyfully greets an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant at the door while holding their baby.
General lactation support

A simple, print-friendly handout for parents, giving them easy access to the TLN website to find support for their breastfeeding journey.

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Get the care you deserve at The Lactation Network
Breastfeeding challenges

A brief overview of how a TLN IBCLC can help parents overcome breastfeeding challenges.

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WE PARTNER
WITH YOUR peers

We’re honored to have earned the trust of healthcare providers across the country: Nothing is more important than your patient’s care.

Whether you’re guiding a patient through the early stages of lactation or addressing challenges with weaning, referring to TLN connects families with the highest standard of lactation support.

– Dr. Insiyah Gomberawalla, MD, NABBLM-C, IBCLC
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