That’s why we’re proud to highlight an organization that brings this vision to life in a meaningful, tangible way. Many parents seek both clinical guidance and practical feeding resources, and understanding what support is available can make an already complex journey feel more manageable.
Leche families can choose to work with lactation professionals through The Lactation Network, which connects parents to International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) for insurance-covered care. These services can complement one another by addressing different aspects of the feeding experience.
At Leche, our focus is on expanding feeding options and helping families navigate real-life challenges. Both Leche and The Lactation Network support parents in different ways, through education, clinical care, and access to modern tools, so families can make informed decisions that work for them.
From freeze-drying services to donor-milk-based products, Leche provides options for families who are exploring alternatives or supplements to their own milk. Lactation care through organizations like TLN can offer clinical guidance and reassurance alongside these choices, helping parents adapt as needs change.
Why Lactation Care Matters
Breastfeeding and infant feeding can be deeply rewarding, but they can also come with challenges. Nearly 70,000 babies are born every week in the U.S., and every single feeding journey is unique. Some parents face supply concerns, latch difficulties, pumping logistics, or the emotional weight of feeling unsure if they’re “doing it right.” Every feeding journey is unique, and support can look different for every family.
Access to trained lactation professionals can make a meaningful difference. TLN delivers essential, insurance-covered lactation consultations through IBCLCs, the most extensively trained professionals in the field. Their approach centers the needs of both mother and baby, ensuring families feel seen, supported, and understood at every stage.
About The Lactation Network
The Lactation Network connects families across the United States with IBCLC-led lactation consultations that are accessible, evidence-based, and covered by insurance. Their model supports parents through prenatal preparation, postpartum challenges, and key feeding transitions, helping families reach their individual feeding goals.
What TLN Offers Parents
Prenatal Consultations
These early visits help set families up for success and may include:
- A complete breast assessment
- Guidance on what to expect (and what might come up)
- Pump recommendations based on lifestyle
- Space to ask questions and prepare with confidence
Postpartum Consultations
Whether navigating low supply, latch issues, round-the-clock fussiness, return-to-work pumping, or weaning, TLN’s IBCLCs deliver tailored support rooted in expertise and empathy.
How It Works
TLN verifies insurance covers and matches families with a local IBCLC for an in-home, in-office, or telehealth visit. The IBCLC creates a custom care plan addressing the family’s specific concerns and goals. Continued support is available for key milestones: coming home from the hospital, supply changes, going back to work, or transitioning away from breastfeeding.
TLN supports IBCLCs Too
TLN also strengthens the IBCLC profession by:
- Streamlining insurance billing
- Offering tools, resources, and community
- Elevating the visibility and credibility of IBCLCs
In doing so, TLN helps IBCLCs reach more families and be recognized as essential providers in maternal and infant healthcare. TLN is redefining postpartum care, making expert lactation support the standard, not the exception.
Leche is committed to giving families more feeding options, from freeze-drying their own breast milk to accessing safe, high-quality donor milk products. But options are only powerful when paired with support.
Supporting families means recognizing that no single service meets every need. By sharing information about lactation care and feeding resources, we hope to help parents feel more informed, supported, and confident as they navigate their own feeding journey.
Learn More About The Lactation Network
Website: lactationnetwork.com
Instagram: @lactationnetwork
TikTok: @thelactationnetwork
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