General
Information on Common Breastfeeding Problems
- Blebs or Clogged Nipple Pores or Nipple Blister
- Plugged Ducts
- Engorgement
- When Is Baby Ready to Eat?
- Search “Feeding Frenzy” on any podcast platform
Medications
- Infant Risk Center
- Lactmed – Drugs and Lactation Database
- Hale’s Medications & Mothers’ Milk
Returning to Work
- BRC Pamphlet, Making It Work!, Helpful Information for Caregivers of Breastfed Babies.
- Break time to pump at work. Know the law.
- The Business Case for Breastfeeding – Supporting Nursing Moms at Work: Employer Solutions.
- BRC’s Back to Work Support Group – 2nd Thursday of the Month
Pumping
- Hand expression
- Maximizing Milk Production
- Hand Expression and Breast Massage
- Storage and Heating
- Choosing the right breast shield size
- Pumping for a baby in the NICU
Bottle-feeding
Starting Solids
- Baby Led Weaning
- La Leche League
- First Food Database from Solid Starts
- BRC’s Baby Led Weaning Class
Sleep Support
Postpartum Depression Information
- Symptoms, risk factors and help
- Pregnancy Depression Fact Sheet
- APA Postpartum Depression
- CDC Depression and Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Support International – has an abundance of free virtual support groups
- A monthly PPD/Anxiety Support Group at the BRC
Pre & Postnatal Mental Health Resources
- Maternal Wellness Center – Hatboro
- Philly Loves Families
- PPD Philly
- Penn Medicine PPD Services
- Healthy Minds Philly
- Women’s Emotional Wellness Center – Mainline
- The Center for Postpartum Depression – Chestnut Hill –(215) 247-1200
- The Postpartum Stress Center – Bryn Mawr
- Oshun Family Center – Supporting Mental Health in the Black Community
- Touchstone Foundation
- The Wilderman Fund
Labor & Postpartum Support
- Philly Loves Families Doula Support
- Philadelphia Alliance for Labor Support – 24 hr on call support provided to those delivering at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
- Inner Circle Midwifery
- Blossoming Bellies Birth
BIPOC Family Resources
- Oshun Family Center – Supporting Mental Health in the Black Community
- Black Mamas Matter – Advancing Black Maternal Health, Rights, and Justice
- BRC’s BIPOC Support Group – Virtual support group on the first Tuesday of every month
- Breastfeeding Awareness and Empowerment – Bae Cafe
- Inner Circle Midwifery
- S.W. Doula, LLC
How to Become a Lactation Consultant
Breastfeeding and Food Allergies
Affordable Care Act
Milk Donation
- Mid-Atlantic Milk Bank
- Human Milk Banking Association of North America
- Prolacta – Milk for Wishes Milk Bank
NICU Support
Tongue Tie Information
- What is a tongue tie?
- Revision with scissors
Post Frenectomy Exercises
- Post Frenectomy Stretches and more!
- More examples of Exercises
- BRC’s Post frenectomy Youtube Playlist!
Fertility Support
Pregnancy Loss / Stillbirth
- Aubrey’s Advocate
- Today is a Good Day
- Three Little Birds
- The Tears Foundation
- CHOP
- Uplift Philly
- Einstein
- Penn Medicine
- Philly Death Doulas
- Maternal Wellness Center – Hatboro
Drug and Alcohol Information
- Ridgefield Recovery: Pregnancy and Substance Abuse
- Unity Recovery for pregnancy and postpartum recovery support
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – Provides information on the causes, symptoms & impacts.
- Pregnancy and Substance Use – Discusses the dangers in detail, withdrawal risks for babies, and barriers to addiction treatment during pregnancy.
- Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Pregnant Women and Mothers – Provides information on sympathetic treatment programs that offer a safe place to receive addiction treatment to give a mother the best possible chance for a safe pregnancy and healthy delivery.
- Substance Abuse Prevalence Among Indigenous Populations
- Addiction Resource – This website will help connect you with licensed therapy or rehab facilities catered towards you needs.
Physical Therapy for Birthing People
- Vivid Women’s Health Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. – Newtown, PA
- ACTION Physical Therapy – Huntingdon Valley, PA
- Core3 PT – E. Norriton, Chalfont, and Hatfield locations.
- Dresher Rehab – Brooke Love Green, PT.
- Flourish Pelvic Health – Ft. Washington
LGBTQIA+ Parent Resources
- Transgender Pelvic Health
- Parenting Education Resources Org
- Philadelphia Family Pride Parenting
- Einstein Pride Program
- Blossoming Bellies Birth
- S.W. Doula, LLC
- Find an inclusive provider
Parent Health & Wellness
- Hike & Heal
- Fit 4 Mom
- Maternal Wellness Center
- FLOW into Wellness – Abington, PA
- Mama’s Wellness Joint
- Partner Support Group @ the BRC
Infant Health and Safety
- BRC CPR Class
- Choking / Gagging
- MedWatch Online Voluntary Reporting Form – Report if your baby had a reaction to formula.
- Infant Risk Center