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How To Support Nursing Parents
How to Support Lactating Parents Breastfeeding can be many things—challenging, exhausting, deeply gratifying—but it shouldn’t fee…
The infant formula crisis: What TLN is doing, what you can do, and why “just breastfeed!” is ridiculous advice.
To our TLN families and lactation consultant partners, Like many of you, we’ve been gripped by stories of the ongoing formula crisis and are …
A Closer Look at Why “Just Breastfeed” is Ridiculous Advice
For Many Parents, Breastfeeding Doesn’t Come Easy The parent who hears this suggestion to “just breastfeed” may have already stru…
Weaning
How to Navigate the Weaning Process For most parents, breastfeeding signifies major life changes: Bringing home your little one, weathering physica…
Relactation and Induced Lactation
No matter who you are, feeding your baby is no small feat: The practice requires patience, support, and commitment—and that is especially tru…
The Best Time to Prepare for Breastfeeding? Pregnancy.
How a prenatal lactation consultation can set you up for success Natural though it may be, lactation can entail a pretty steep learning curve. Conf…
Systemic Barriers to Breastfeeding in the Black Community
Systemic Barriers to Breastfeeding in Black Communities This Black History Month and every month, we aim to raise awareness of the systemic injusti…
Marijuana and Breastfeeding: Is It Safe?
In short, no. Here’s what you need to know. It’s no secret that many people enjoy cannabis, from the relaxing, pain-relieving, euphoric…
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Articles for EXPECTING PARENTS
“Can I _______ While Pregnant?”
Find out what is and what isn’t off-limits during pregnancy We’ve all been there: You’re pregnant, maybe for the first time, and …
5 Steps to Prenatal Preparation for Breastfeeding
From the moment we find out we’re pregnant, we start to prepare… for everything. But one thing we often neglect – which happens …
9 Baby Registry Must-Haves
Plus, what to leave off your list and our favorite baby registry sites Preparing for a baby is like preparing to run a marathon—you need to r…
Articles for LACTATING PARENTS
5 Ways to Increase Your Breast Milk Supply
Updated June 2020 What to know and what to do when it comes to boosting your milk supply As a new mom, it’s natural to worry about your littl…
Breastfeeding in the Modern Age of Parenting
Why it’s important to be selective about who you trust Breastfeeding in the information age is a blessing and it’s a curse. As moms, we…
Is My Baby Getting Enough Breast Milk?
Signs your baby is getting enough milk One of the most common concerns for new moms is providing enough milk for their babies. Thankfully, although…
Articles for ADVOCATES
How Do I Make My Lactation Practice More Successful?
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 t...
The Benefits of Breastfeeding: A Timeline for the Ages
Breastfeeding is much more than the act of feeding your baby. It also provides an incredible number of health benefits to you and your baby. And by...
The IBCLC Recertification Process
For International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, education is ongoing. After passing their initial IBCLC examination, they must recertify e...