We need to offer an option to the often-used “cry it out” or “controlled crying” method
Tips for Traveling with Babies and Kids
With the holiday season already in full swing, here are a few tips and tricks for traveling with little ones. EXTRA TIME. No matter how you are traveling, be sure to give yourself extra leeway with arrival and departure times. Diapers,nursing sessions, potty breaks, and…
Rain or Shine, Support for the BRC Remains Strong at the Annual Night in the Garden!
Rain in the forecast didn’t keep friends of the BRC from enjoying a beautiful October evening at the Morris Arboretum in support of the BRC! Thanks to the generous support of those who attended the bash and provided sponsorship and donations, this year’s bash yielded…
No matter what you call it, our BRC Bash is a night NOT to be missed!
The. Bash. What exactly is this “Bash” that they talk about at the Breastfeeding Resource Center? (FYI, the Bash became formally known as A Night in the Garden when it moved to Morris Arboretum last year) I’m still not sure why, but years ago when…
Breastfeeding Around the World
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is a global campaign celebrated every year from August 1 to 7 to celebrate breastfeeding and encourage breastfeeding families in an effort to improve the health of babies around the world. Initiated by World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) in 1992,…
Why I Donate to the BRC
The short answer: I donate so that the non-profit I turned to when I was losing my supply and trying to nurse my 6-month-old son can continue to be there for scared new parents. We all have our own story, and while working with the…
How Can I Help? 10 Things to Say to Parents and Caregivers of Babies.
Many of the people who come through our doors at the Breastfeeding Resource Center are parents of newborns. They are strong, persistent, and dedicated to doing the best they can for their babies. But, even super heroes can use some help. How can we as…
A Year for the Books
Thanks to the generosity of our community and supporters, 2018 was truly one for the books. In our 16th year of service—a major milestone in and of itself—we had a record breaking year. Our IBCLCs continue to help more families reach their breastfeeding goals. Our…
More Help for Breastfeeding Moms? Yes, Please!
Breastfeeding can be hard…worth it, yes; but, hard. The great news is, here at the Breastfeeding Resource Center, we have many different ways to help you and your baby succeed in your journey. We offer consults with our IBCLCs, free weekly support groups as well…
Galactagogues
What is a galactagogue? The technical definition is a food or drug that promotes or increases the flow of a mother’s milk. Galactagogues can be pharmaceuticals, herbals, and dietary (food). What do we know about them? Not much. There has been very little research done on these.…
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