The BRC has a multitude of services designed to support your family from pregnancy, the day your baby is born, to the day you decide to wean and beyond.
- Direct Face-to-Face Services for Families by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) – CALL OUR OFFICE FOR AN APPOINTMENT at 215-886-2433, find out if you qualify for a home visit, or just Book Online.
- Free support by a trained Community Counselor after your IBCLC visits. Find a counselor.
- Free Weekly Support Group Meetings with free weight checks. Check out our events page.
- Prenatal Support in the form of personalized consults and classes.
- Retail such as bras and pump parts
- Fun Parent Classes. Check out our events page.
- Educational Opportunities for Healthcare Professionals and Aspiring IBCLCs
- In-patient Hospital Lactation Programs
Direct Services
Prenatal Consultation
- Get off to a great start with a one-on-one visit with an experienced, trained IBCLC
- Have your questions answered on the spot
- In-person consultation at our Abington location or a Home Visit
- Telehealth consultation available
- Your insurance may cover your visit
- Call for your appointment
- 215-886-2433 or Book Online
Lactation Consultation
- Experienced, trained IBCLCs observe and evaluate a feeding
- Develops and provides a detailed Care Plan for mother, baby, and PCP
- In-person consultation at our Abington location or a Home Visit
- Telehealth consultation available
- Your insurance may cover your visit
- Call for your appointment
- 215-886-2433 or Book Online
Follow-Up Consultation
- If needed, the initial Care Plan is fine-tuned with an IBCLC to ensure breastfeeding success
- Can be scheduled by your IBCLC during your initial visit OR call to schedule an appointment
- 215-886-2433 or Book Online
Back-to-Work Planning
- Family works with an IBCLC to create a tailored plan that fits their individual needs
- Can be scheduled by your IBCLC during your visit OR call to schedule an appointment
- 215-886-2433 or Book Online
Weight Checks
- Can be scheduled with an IBCLC for a 30-minute appointment
- Baby’s weight and other vital breastfeeding information is gathered and faxed to the baby’s physician
- Can be scheduled by your IBCLC during your visit OR call to schedule an appointment
- 215-886-2433 or Book Online
Induced Lactation
- Primarily for adoptions and other situations where there is a need to make milk
- Make an appointment with an IBCLC to find out how and develop a plan
- Call to schedule an appointment
- 215-886-2433 or Book Online
Virtual Consultation/Telehealth Visit
- The visit takes place via our HIPAA-compliant portal
- May be covered by insurance
- Call to schedule an appointment: 215-886-2433 or Book Online
Payment Options
Insurance
The BRC accepts ALL insurance plans. Although some don’t cover lactation visits, the BRC believes lactation care should be equitable. We fundraise and write grants to ensure everyone gets unlimited free visits.
Support Groups, Workshops & Classes
Check our Events Schedule for details.
FREE Support Groups
- Attending Support Group meetings is proven to help you breastfeed longer
- Get your questions answered by one of our IBCLCs
- Socialize with other families and learn from each other
- There is a scale available for weight checks for in-person support groups
Free or Low-Cost Classes and Workshops
Many parents have enjoyed the great classes offered by the BRC. Here’s some of what we offer, but check our calendar to see what’s happening this month.
- Starting Solids – The Baby-Led Weaning Approach
- Holistic Sleep Practices
Healthcare Professionals
Visit our Healthcare Professionals page for more information
- Lunch and Learn Sessions
- Clinical Day Programs at the BRC
- Clinical Internship Program for aspiring IBCLCs
In-patient Hospital Lactation Programs
- Two local hospitals contract the BRC to provide lactation services to their patients.
- IBCLCs do many of the tasks of an employee, and hospitals don’t have to pay contractors for vacations, sick time, or benefits, saving the hospital money.
- IBCLCs are rotated, so a day is never missed.
Contact our Executive Director, Colette Acker, for more details: Colette@BRC4babies.com