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Sarah Kellogg Neff

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...

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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...

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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 ...

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What to do with your old breast pump 

By the time you finish breastfeeding your child, you and your breast pump will have probably been through many milestones together: Late-night pump...

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How to master breast pump flange fit

Finding the right fit — specifically, breast pump flange fit — can be key to comfortable and efficient pumping experiences throughout the breastfee...

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The IBCLC recertification process

For International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), education is ongoing. After passing their initial IBCLC examination, IBCLC recert...