Healthcare providers are often the first people parents turn to for guidance on breastfeeding, yet many clinicians report feeling underprepared to support them. Research on medical education has indicated that physicians, nurses, and other health professionals want more training in lactation science, and we're working to help fill that gap. We help to develop professional development content, such as workshops designed to give healthcare providers a deeper, evidence-based understanding of human lactation and the practical skills to support breastfeeding families. We also advocate for stronger integration of lactation science into medical and health professional curricula, so that future clinicians graduate with the knowledge they need to confidently guide parents through this fraught part of early parenthood, and integrating a nuanced understanding of how life circumstances that shape breastfeeding outcomes. Whether communication is taking place in the exam room or a public platform, lactation experts are learning to talk about their research in a way that is both scientifically accurate and validating of parents varied experiences.