What lactation consultants wish all parents knew about breastfeeding
The top things lactation consultants wish all new moms knew about breastfeeding and working with an IBCLC.
Baby blues vs. postpartum depression: How to determine the difference
Pregnancy and birth are two of the most intense physical and emotional experiences a body can endure. Then, once you finally welcome your baby into...
Why Me-Time Isn’t Selfish (And Why It’s Good For Your Health!)
We have scientific proof that self-care is necessary for parents. There’s a lot of pressure to do it all, be it all, and have it all. With the neve...
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...
Mental health care during the postpartum season
For World Mental Health Day and every day thereafter, we’re shedding light on postpartum mental health. Content warning: Postpartum mental illness ...
An IBCLC’s Tips for Storing Your Precious Breast Milk
How to Store Your Liquid Gold It’s Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to acknowledge that breast milk is a precious commodit...
A letter from The Lactation Network CEO
On behalf of our team, our IBCLCs and partners in care, and tens of thousands of families across the country, it is my pleasure to (re)introduce yo...
Alcohol and breastfeeding: Is it safe?
When you’ve just given birth, you haven’t had alcohol for nine (possibly long) months. Perhaps you’ve been counting down the days until you can unc...
What Is “Mommy Thumb” and How Can You Avoid It?
For all the joy a baby brings, parenthood can also mean new aches and pains. According to Dr. Sarah Clampett, PT, DPT, and Clinical Director at Ori...
Do nipple piercings affect breastfeeding?
Whether you had your nipples pierced long before breastfeeding was on your radar, or you’re interested in piercing them now, there are some safety ...
Pump and Dump Breastfeeding Guidelines
Lactating parents sometimes ingest substances that could be harmful to their child. In an effort to avoid feeding a baby breast milk that contains ...
To tattoo or not to tattoo while breastfeeding
Your baby’s arrival is certainly something to celebrate, and if you’re like some parents, you might be thinking about commemorating their birth wit...