Due to COVID-19, the BRC decided to offer families a Virtual Prenatal Breastfeeding Class. Our director, Colette has been teaching prenatal classes for over 20 years. She has worked in hospitals and in our outpatient setting, so she knows what you need to know to…
Fatherhood and New Parenting The Feeding Frenzy Ep 04
Becoming a new parent is a BIG transition. Not just for the new mother, but also for the non-birthing parent. In this episode, we sat down with Bryan Cohen, M.A., M. Ed. and did a deep dive into fatherhood, the nuances of parenting and the…
BIPOC Virtual Support Group
Join us for our monthly, BIPOC Virtual Support Group, facilitated by our BRC Community Counselors. This is an informal support group led by women of color counselors. The group addresses a variety of nursing topics, including cultural disparities related to nursing, stigma associated with nursing…
Sleep. . .the Second Most Asked Question at the BRC
We need to offer an option to the often-used “cry it out” or “controlled crying” method
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…
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…
The Rights of a Working Breastfeeding Mother
One of the most common topics from the weekly breastfeeding support group is how to continue breastfeeding after returning to work. One critical element to successfully breastfeeding a baby while working is coordinating with an employer to provide the space and time during the workday…
BRC Hosts Pumpspotting RV Breast Express Tour
We love any chance to celebrate our moms and babies, so the Breastfeeding Resource Center staff and volunteers were thrilled to host such a successful event, bringing together our village and welcoming the Pumpspotting Breast Express! The BRC village came together to celebrate the arrival…
Setting Up For Breastfeeding Success: 3 Things Moms Should Do BEFORE Giving Birth A Guest Post from Larisha Campbell of We're Parents
I remember quite vividly my first pregnancy. I was so excited. I was reading and researching and learning all the things. My fiance and I were setting up a baby space in our apartment, and we had all the clothes and products we thought we…