How to book a lactation consultation through insurance
More than 70 percent of new parents experience difficulties and challenges finding reliable support and information during breastfeeding. Working w...
How to become an IBCLC and help families thrive
If working as an IBCLC is your dream, you’re in great company — it’s an incredibly fulfilling and important job, providing families with the expert...
Four common breastfeeding challenges (and how to overcome them)
Sixty percent of parents don’t breastfeed for as long as they intend to, often due to unexpected (but surmountable) complications throughout their ...
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...
What you need to know about clogged milk ducts
Clogged milk ducts, also called plugged or blocked milk ducts, are hard lumps or knots in the breast that are tender to the touch. Up to 20 percent...
What is an IBCLC?
You’ll see us use the acronym IBCLC a lot — but what does it mean? IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. The highest...
The IBCLC recertification process
For International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), education is ongoing. After passing their initial IBCLC examination, IBCLC recert...
How to make your breast milk come in faster: Top 8 tips
From staying hydrated to connecting with an IBCLC, here’s what you can do to help with milk production So you’re a new mom who wants to maximize yo...
How do I make my lactation practice more successful?
Whether you’re an IBCLC making the jump to private practice or looking to add a few extra clients to an existing practice, here’s how The Lactation...
10 common breastfeeding questions
Expert answers to your pressing breastfeeding questions Breastfeeding is a skill that must be learned by both parents and babies — and there should...
5 ways to increase your breast milk supply
What to know and what to do when it comes to boosting your milk supply One thing our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) h...
Signs it’s Time to Stop Breastfeeding
Plenty of moms reach a point where they feel it would be best to wean. Here are 5 signs it might be time to stop breastfeeding.
How Kristen Howorko, IBCLC found an advocate for consistent, insurance-covered care in The Lactation Network
“My relationship with parents was about four hours long when I became a hospital lactation consultant, but now I’m able to be with these parents fo...
Unspoken struggles: Breastfeeding and postpartum needs in the Black community
By Petra McEwan, MD, FAAP, IBCLC As an African American International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, pediatrician, and mom of five breastfed...
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Insurance-covered breast pump spotlight: Spectra S1 vs S2
As a new parent, your plate is already overflowing, but when it comes to lactation and breastfeeding, The Lactation Network is here to lighten the ...
Breastfeeding vs pumping: Find out what’s right for you
Deciding how to feed your baby — whether through breastfeeding, pumping, or a combination of both — is deeply personal, and no one-size-fits-all an...
Charnise Littles, IBCLC: Finding balance with a TLN partnership
“When I started working with The Lactation Network, I thought, ‘maybe launching my private practice was going to be easier than I expected.’ I was ...
How Francie Webb, IBCLC saves time and grows her private practice with TLN
“Save yourself some time.” If she could tell an IBCLC who isn’t yet connected with The Lactation Network (TLN) one thing, Francie Webb, IBCLC would...
How to grow your private practice: How Danielle Gauss, IBCLC thrives in partnership with TLN
“Breasts are sensitive, miracle-giving, superpower, love jugs. Treat them with respect.” You’ll find this statement featured prominently on D...
Maternity leave in the U.S. vs other countries: A deep dive on global standards
Parental leave isn’t a nice-to-have bonus. It’s an essential support system that allows families to navigate the life-altering early days of parent...
More than just time off: How to support parents during parental leave
Let’s shift the narrative around maternity and parental leave. The old one never fit, anyway. Parents aren’t “leaving” anything behind — they...
The ultimate pregnancy checklist: Tips for each trimester
Preparing for a baby is one of the most transformative journeys a family can take, but it’s not just about buying onesies or decorating a nursery....
How to accept — and enjoy — being a “good enough mother”
We’ve heard the saying before: “There is no manual for parenting.” This kind of sentiment is so important for parents to hear, considering how all-...