Did you ever wonder if there are any concerns with exercising while breastfeeding? Wearing a good bra, feeding or pumping before exercising, and hydration are important steps to working out comfortably and not causing milk production issues or discomfort. Research was done long ago regarding…
The BRC’s Feeding Frenzy Podcast Top 5 Reasons People Come to the BRC
In this podcast episode, Jennifer Shieve, Louisa Brandenburger, and Colette Acker, the IBCLCs at the BRC, share their wisdom and experience, having supported thousands of clients over the years in their breastfeeding journey. Many people wonder why anyone needs a lactation consultant. Isn’t breastfeeding natural?…
What’s Up with P.U.M.P.? The New Breastfeeding Law Explained
The act of pumping breast milk (expressing milk from a person’s body by hand, manual, or electric pump) has been around for centuries. However, before this new act passed, many workers were not able to pump while at work. The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (P.U.M.P.)…
Why is the Maternal Mortality Rate so High in the United States? Guest Author: Mary Reigner
The United States’s maternal mortality rate is one of the highest among developed countries. Maternal mortality is defined as a pregnancy-related death of a mother that occurs anytime during the pregnancy and a month and a half after birth. There are many reasons why maternal…
BRC’s 2022 Annual Report A snapshot of the hard work!
Eating and Breastfeeding What to Eat While Breastfeeding
If you’ve mentioned to a friend or family member that your new breastfeeding baby is fussy, you may hear something like: “well, what are you eating?” Eating and breastfeeding, what’s a parent to do?? Research shows that the food we eat does not affect a…
Pump It Up: Breastfeeding Resource Center Program Supplies Hospital Grade Pumps
We recently featured our client, Vanessa, who overcame many unexpected challenges in not only her birth plan but also in the first few months with her new daughter, Anastasia. Because of the Breastfeeding Resource Center, Vanessa was able to access resources for lactation support–such as…
Formula Shortage – What are the options?
The formula shortage is something I never thought I would see. I can only imagine the stress families are under when there might not be enough food available for their baby. So, what is a family to do? If you scroll through social media, you…
Celebrating St. Paddy’s Day with a Drink?
So, you’ve abstained from alcohol since you found out you were pregnant, and you are thinking about enjoying some sort of green beverage on St. Paddy’s day. The good news is that the rules for drinking and breastfeeding are a little different than when you…
A note of thanks!
As we move on into November, you can’t help but think of Thanksgiving! It’s the time to search for all those things we are thankful for. During 2020, it’s easy to harp on negative. COVID, the election season, a new baby in the house, home schooling your children while working from home……
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