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BREASTFEEDING AT A GLANCE
WHO and the CDC recommend six months of exclusive breast(chest)feeding.
84% of American families start out breastfeeding, but only 24% are still exclusively breastfeeding at six months.
That means 60% of American families do not achieve their feeding goals, and they’re missing out on crucial health benefits of nursing longer.
Parents who breastfeed their babies have a lower risk of:
- Breast cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
Babies who are breastfed have a lower risk of:
- Asthma
- Obesity
- Type 1 diabetes
- Severe lower respiratory disease
- Acute otitis media (ear infections)
- Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
- Gastrointestinal infections (diarrhea/vomiting)
- Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) for preterm infants
Low breastfeeding rates costs the American healthcare system $13 billion every year.
The ACA mandates full coverage for lactation care, including education and supplies like breast pumps.
Despite the ACA’s mandate, families still struggle to access this insurance-covered care. This is where TLN comes in: We work directly with insurance providers to make sure families get the expert lactation care they deserve.
TLN NEWS
See the recent steps we’ve taken to create a new standard of care.
How To Make Breast Milk Popsicles Your Baby Will Love
Demi Lucas, IBCLC and senior patient coordinator at The Lactation Network tells Romper how breast milk popsicles are helpful in many ways.
Help Is on the Way: Online & App Resources for Expectant & New Parents
These online resources can connect you with experts, answer your questions, calm your mind, and provide valuable help to you and your baby.
The 5 best breast pumps in 2021, from electric to manual models
Because pumping is as unique as the many bodies in the world, it’s important to note that what works best for someone else might not work best for you.
Why Does My Baby Whine? Experts Explain The Reasons
“Not all whining or whimpering is a bad thing,” lactation consultant Demi Lucas, IBCLC tells Romper in an email. “Babies cry to communicate.”
Everything You Need To Know About Breast Milk Color—From How and Why It Changes to When To Call the Doctor
Why does your breast milk change color, and are these changes cause for concern? Here’s everything you need to know about the color of your breast milk.
Breastfeeding In The NICU Is Not Impossible, But A *Real* Challenge
Having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is obviously super stressful. But that doesn’t mean you have to totally give up your breastfeeding intention.