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More than 70 percent of new parents experience difficulties during breastfeeding. Working with a lactation consultant can help ease those difficult...
More than 70 percent of new parents experience difficulties during breastfeeding. Working with a lactation consultant can help ease those difficult...
Sixty percent of parents don’t breastfeed for as long as they intend to, often due to unexpected (but surmountable) complications throughout their ...
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...
A career as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is both fulfilling and important: IBCLCs provide families with the expert...
Whether you’re planning to return to work, pumping exclusively, or simply want more flexibility around feedings, a breast pump can be an invaluable...
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 (IBCLCs), education is ongoing. After passing their initial IBCLC examination, IBCLC recert...
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...
What to know and what to do when it comes to boosting your milk supply As a new parent, it’s natural to worry about your little one. One common con...
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.
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 people take a variety of prescription and over-the-counter medications without thinking much about it at all. But during lactation, parents ar...
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 ...
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 ...
As a breastfeeding parent, pumping can be a critical part of your feeding routine. Our number one recommendation for pumping success? Make sure you...
More than 83 percent of parents initiate breastfeeding, but less than 25 percent of babies are exclusively breastfed at the CDC-recommended six-mon...
Breastfeeding is like any other skill–you (and your baby) have to learn how to do it together. While nursing may come easy for some, it usually tak...
The answer to this commonly asked question is usually yes! Except in certain circumstances, lactating parents can and should continue breastfeeding...