River's Breastfeeding Journey w/ Gina Caruso-Rissing
“If River’s birth and breastfeeding journey taught me one thing, it’s that none of this is black and white. It can all be both beautiful and heartbreaking, the hardest thing and also the most natural, filled with love and also with anxiety and uncertainty. What’s best for me and my daughter is best for us, but that doesn’t mean it’s best for everyone.”After recovering from birth complications and a cesarean, Gina was determined to breastfeed her little one, River despite the obstacles. In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, Gina shares their story
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Lisa's Story: A five year reflection on breastfeeding and family
We’re so excited to share Lisa’s five-year journey breastfeeding her little humans with the help of our consultant Maureen in the first year! We’re so proud of this family and the progress they continue to make! Read the full story here!
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Chana’s Breastfeeding Story: You are not alone
Chana shares her breastfeeding journey with a message to parents to seek support when needed.
“ You are not alone”
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Caroline's Story: finding resources and community with The Breastfeeding Center
Caroline breastfed both her littles while receiving support from the BCGW team! We’re super excited to share her story with our community! We hope that we continue to be a staple in our DMV community for families during their perinatal journey!
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Temitope's Story: Breastfeeding her Rainbow baby
Happy Black Breastfeeding Week! In honor of sharing the beautiful stories of lactating parents, we share Temitope and her family's story of breastfeeding their newborn and their journey of prevailing through loss, and misinformation. We honor this families journey and how far they’ve come. Can we admire just how beautiful this family is?
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Farah's Story: Breastfeeding my adopted baby.
Happy National Lactation Month! Continuing with our theme of sharing stories of parents choosing to feed their babies with their bodies! We share Farah and her family’s story of adoption, inducing lactation, and their breastfeeding journey!
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Client Story Share: Social media positively influenced my breastfeeding journey.
can social media be an avenue of protection and education for lactation?
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Solanda's Journey: Breastfeeding her Twins
This week Solanda shares her story of both challenge and triumph as she navigates the brand new journey of navigating nursing her twin babies! We’re so proud to be apart of Solanda’s journey and to share her story!
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What it’s like to get COVID-19 with a new baby by Jessica Weiss
Jessica Weiss recounts her families experience with COVID-19.
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Parenting Multiples: A Whole Different Ball Park
TWINS. They say they’re double the love and double the trouble (in the best way). In our opinion, the more little ones, the more interesting it gets! This week on our blog we’ll hear from our Clinical Director and IBCLC, Gina Boling, as she talks about her experience with Twins and the feelings that may arise as a new parent. Having children is never easy, but In the words of Gina, “ if you want to be a perfect parent, do you best. Your best is perfect.”
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BIPOC IBCLC, Tina Pangelinan, Reclaiming A Role
Tina takes some time to reflect on her journey to The Breastfeeding Center and impact that the Families of Color group continues to have on herself and the clients
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Eva's Story
This week we’ll hear from Eva as she shares her breastfeeding journey - the highs and the lows. She speaks very rawly about her experience and remind us all to give ourselves grace in all moments. We hope you enjoy her story!
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Kyah's Story: Breastfeeding for Two
Welcome back for our 2nd story in our BIPOC Family Series! Kyah shares her breastfeeding journey with her two children. Through self-learning, advocacy, and determination, you’ll see Kyah’s story unfold.
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Maternal Mental Health Healing: The Power of Community
Cindy has a passion for bridging that divide – supporting moms, couples, babies, and families. Follow her story as she speaks about the struggles of motherhood and the power of community and finding support in unlikely places.
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