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
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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-...
The year in review: Big breastfeeding moments
A baby’s gotta eat. So why is there still so much red tape around the breast, pump, or bottle? Generations of breastfeeding parents and families ha...