The global and intercultural story of 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...
A match made: IBCLCs and the birth community
Many families choose holistic approaches to birth and feeding support, which requires birth workers and lactation consultants to adopt an integrate...
The Lactation Network increases coverage with UnitedHealthcare
The partnership expands access to comprehensive postpartum care for UnitedHealthcare’s Commercial members across the nation February 15, 2024...
A match made: IBCLCs and pediatricians
Magic happens when IBCLCs and pediatricians collaborate. Babies thrive, and parents are much more likely to meet their feeding goals. Parents who h...
Can you take medication while breastfeeding?
Many people take a variety of prescription and over-the-counter medications without thinking much about it at all. But during lactation, parents ar...
The true value TLN brings to IBCLCs
Are you an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) ready to take your business to the next level? Have you heard your peers ment...
No IBCLC belongs on an island — caring for others doesn’t happen alone
When a person decides to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), they take on a role entirely focused on supporting o...
What your breastfeeding friend wishes you knew or would ask
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 ...
Who are you, IBCLC? Knowing is key to building your social media brand
Knock knock. Who’s there? Anyone? Is your target audience knocking on your business door? Have you recently established your lactation practice, bu...
A complete guide to the fourth trimester
Pregnancy brings many of its own surprises. Whether you’re expecting your first child or your fifth, the experience is completely different every s...
Taking the stress — and the guesswork — out of the holidays for new parents
The holiday season is a time of celebration, family gatherings, and indulgent feasts. But for new parents who are breastfeeding, it can also bring ...
Lactation consultants: Put your private practice on the map
We see you, IBCLCs. You’ve worked hard to earn your International Board Certified Lactation Consultant credential and laid the foundation to ...