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 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...
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
A career as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is both fulfilling and important: IBCLCs provide 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 ...
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...
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 While breastfeeding may be the most natural way to feed your baby, it doesn’t always come e...
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 to prepare for a baby
Here’s what you might not be thinking about yet, but should be (hint: it’s breastfeeding) Preparing for your baby’s arrival is an exciting and tran...
Announcing TLN’s new parent newsletter (with 4 back-to-school tips)!
Yep, it’s back-to-school season. And it can be an exciting time! It can also be… daunting, to say the least. Teachers dig in with lesson plan...
Preparing Your Family and Friends for Your Breastfeeding Journey
When it comes to breastfeeding, having a support system of loved ones to help you can make a big difference in meeting your feeding goals. Your IBC...
Top Breastfeeding Accessories According to an Expert
There are a lot of breastfeeding products on the market, and between the over-hyped lactation cookies and designer diaper bags, it can feel almost ...
How To Support Nursing Parents
Breastfeeding can be many things—challenging, exhausting, deeply gratifying—but it shouldn’t feel solitary. Every parent deserves a support system ...
A Closer Look at Why “Just Breastfeed” is Ridiculous Advice
For Many Parents, Breastfeeding Doesn’t Come Easy The parent who hears this suggestion to “just breastfeed” may have already struggled to breastfee...
The Best Time to Prepare for Breastfeeding? Pregnancy.
How a prenatal lactation consultation can set you up for success Natural though it may be, lactation can entail a pretty steep learning curve. Conf...
What to Expect When Breastfeeding Twins
You will produce enough milk Many parents breastfeeding twins worry that they won’t be able to keep their breast milk supply up, or that they won’t...
Why every new parent needs a village
It’s more than okay to ask for help. Here’s how to lean on your village of support, and why it matters. It’s often said that it takes a villa...
Hospital lactation care
Breastfeeding doesn’t always come easily to new mothers, but we believe that knowledge is empowering. Give yourself a leg up by understanding your ...