Feeding a baby is never a one-person job—it’s a whole ecosystem of parents, professionals, and resources working together. The Lactation Network has reshaped access to expert breastfeeding care by connecting families with insurance-covered, IBCLC-led support when they need it most. At Leche, we believe families deserve that same real, evidence-based support—before baby arrives, in the postpartum haze, and through every milestone that follows.

That’s why we’re proud to announce a collaboration that brings this vision to life in a meaningful, tangible way. Through this partnership, Leche families now gain seamless access to the expert care of The Lactation Network, while TLN’s community of parents and clinicians gain more options, more solutions, and more flexibility through Leche’s innovative milk products and services. With TLN’s trusted IBCLC care and Leche’s modern feeding solutions, families receive comprehensive support, and the professionals who serve them gain new tools to help parents succeed.

At Leche, our mission has always been to expand feeding options, simplify the realities of breastfeeding, and support everyone involved in the process. Together, we’re strengthening the entire feeding ecosystem—empowering families, supporting IBCLCs, and delivering modern tools that meet real needs at every stage of the journey.

From freeze-drying services to donor-milk-powered products, Leche builds on TLN’s evidence-based foundation by providing practical, innovative solutions for families and professionals alike. Through this partnership, TLN’s expert care and Leche’s modern feeding options come together to support every touchpoint of the feeding journey.

Why We’re Partnering with The Lactation Network

Breastfeeding is natural—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Nearly 70,000 babies are born every week in the U.S., and every single feeding journey is unique. Some parents face supply issues. Some struggle with latch. Some juggle pumping at work. Some simply need reassurance that they’re doing it right.

And all parents deserve expert care that is compassionate, evidence-based, and accessible.

That’s where The Lactation Network is transforming postpartum care nationwide.

TLN delivers essential, insurance-covered lactation consultations through International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (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

Insurance-covered, expert breastfeeding care that supports both mom and baby.

The Lactation Network connects families across the U.S. with IBCLC-led lactation consultations that are accessible, inclusive, and stigma-free. Their care philosophy embraces the emotional, physical, and logistical realities of the feeding journey, helping parents reach their goals—whatever they may be.

What TLN Offers Parents

Prenatal Consultations
These early visits help set families up for success with:

• 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

1. TLN matches families with a local IBCLC for an in-home, in-office, or telehealth visit (depending on insurance).

2. The IBCLC creates a custom care plan addressing the family’s specific concerns.

3. Continued support is available for key milestones—coming home from the hospital, supply changes, going back to work, or transitioning away from breastfeeding.

Support for IBCLCs, Too

TLN also strengthens the profession by:

• Providing consistent, fair pay

• 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.

Why This Partnership Matters for Leche Families

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.

By partnering with TLN, we’re helping ensure parents have both:

• Expert clinical care to guide and troubleshoot

• Modern breast milk solutions that adapt to real life

Together, we provide a continuum of care that supports the whole journey—not just one moment in it.

Parents can now more easily integrate lactation care with:

• Supplementing with shelf-stable breast milk
• Freeze-drying their milk for long-term storage
• Navigating pumping while returning to work
• Managing changes in supply
• Making informed choices about donor milk

With TLN’s IBCLCs and Leche’s innovative solutions, families can feel confident, supported, and empowered with options tailored to their needs.

Moving Forward, Together

This collaboration marks a meaningful step toward a future where:

• Lactation support is accessible to every family

• Feeding challenges are met with compassion, not judgment

• Parents have real choices—on their terms

• IBCLCs are recognized and supported as essential healthcare providers

We’re honored to partner with The Lactation Network and to continue showing up for parents with the care, clarity, and options they deserve.

More support. More solutions. More confidence—for every feeding journey.

Learn More About The Lactation Network

Website: lactationnetwork.com
Instagram: @lactationnetwork
TikTok: @thelactationnetwork
Twitter: @LactationNetwrk