How to Book a Lactation Consultation Through Insurance
More than 70 percent of new parents experience difficulties during breastfeeding. Working with a lactation specialist can help ease those difficult...
More than 70 percent of new parents experience difficulties during breastfeeding. Working with a lactation specialist can help ease those difficult...
A career as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is both fulfilling and important: IBCLCs provide families with the expert...
Sixty percent of parents don’t breastfeed for as long as they intend to, often due to unexpected (but surmountable) complications throughout their ...
Whether you’re planning to return to work, pumping exclusively, or simply want more flexibility around feedings, a breast pump can be an invaluable...
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...
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...
For International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, education is ongoing. After passing their initial IBCLC examination, they must recertify e...
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...
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...
Expert answers to your pressing breastfeeding questions While breastfeeding may be the most natural way to feed your baby, it doesn’t always come e...
Updated June 2020 What to know and what to do when it comes to boosting your milk supply As a new mom, it’s natural to worry about your little one....
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.
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...
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...
Many families choose holistic approaches to birth and feeding support, which requires birth workers and lactation consultants to adopt an integrate...
The partnership expands access to comprehensive postpartum care for UnitedHealthcare’s Commercial members across the nation February 15, 2024 The ...
Magic happens when IBCLCs and pediatricians collaborate. Babies thrive, and parents are much more likely to meet their feeding goals. Parents who h...
Many people take a variety of prescription and over-the-counter medications without thinking much about it at all. But during lactation, parents ar...
Are you an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) ready to take your business to the next level? Have you heard your peers ment...
When a person decides to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), they take on a role entirely focused on supporting o...
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 ...
Knock knock. Who’s there? Anyone? Is your target audience knocking on your business door? Have you recently established your lactation practice, bu...
Pregnancy brings many of its own surprises. Whether you’re expecting your first child or your fifth, the experience is completely different every s...
The holiday season is a time of celebration, family gatherings, and indulgent feasts. But for new parents who are breastfeeding, it can also bring ...