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Farah's Story: Breastfeeding my adopted baby.
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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StoryAngel YarborAugust 20, 2021
Client Story Share: Social media positively influenced my breastfeeding journey.
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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StoryAngel YarborAugust 6, 2021
Solanda's Journey: Breastfeeding her Twins
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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StoryAngel YarborJuly 16, 2021Comment
4 Ways to Prepare for IVF
4 Ways to Prepare for IVF

Thinking of starting your family through IVF? We’re so excited for you! Here are 4 helpful ways to begin preparing for your IVF journey.

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InfoAngel YarborJuly 7, 2021
Flange Sizing: Your in-depth guide
Flange Sizing: Your in-depth guide

We’re back with another post to demystify breast pumps and their adjoining parts! Did you know your flange size can have a huge impact on both your supply and pumping experience? Read this weeks blog for all of our flange secrets!

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Info, TipsAngel YarborJuly 2, 2021 Comments
Choosing Your Breast Pump: A Complete Guide by Natasha Dodge
Choosing Your Breast Pump: A Complete Guide by Natasha Dodge

Overwhelmed with the search to find the breast pump for you? We’re here to help!

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Info, How To, TipsNatasha DodgeMay 28, 2021parent, parenthood, new baby, nursing, breastfeeding, pumping Comments
What it’s like to get COVID-19 with a new baby by Jessica Weiss
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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StoryAngel YarborMay 14, 2021
Let's talk: New Dads Group with facilitator and founder Adam Angel
Let's talk: New Dads Group with facilitator and founder Adam Angel

Let’s talk about our new dads group with group facilitator, Adam Angel

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InfoAngel YarborApril 23, 2021
Staff Reflections on Black Maternal Health Week: Resilience and Liberation
Staff Reflections on Black Maternal Health Week: Resilience and Liberation

Our Black Staff members reflect on Black Maternal Health week and its meaning in our lives and work.

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InfoAngel YarborApril 16, 2021BlackMaternalHealth, bmw, blacklivesmatter, parenthood
How To Spectra with IBCLC, Gina Boling
How To Spectra with IBCLC, Gina Boling

How to use the Spectra with Gina Boling

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How ToAngel YarborApril 15, 2021spectra, parenthood, baby, pumping
Meet the IBCLC: Jenna Forrester
Meet the IBCLC: Jenna Forrester
Angel YarborApril 9, 2021
Meet the IBCLC: Isabela Lessa
Meet the IBCLC: Isabela Lessa

Isabela Lessa answers a few of our burning questions about her role as an IBCLC!

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Angel YarborApril 2, 2021LACTATION CONSULTANT, IBCLC, ibclc day, health, wellness, dmv, weaning, baby, breastfeeding, chestfeeding, pumpingComment
Meet the IBCLC: Cheryl Zimmer
Meet the IBCLC: Cheryl Zimmer
Angel YarborMarch 26, 2021IBCLC, support, health, nursing, breastfeeding
Meet the IBCLC: Nancy Malin
Meet the IBCLC: Nancy Malin
Angel YarborMarch 23, 2021
Meet the IBCLC: Maureen Lopina's journey to becoming an IBCLC.
Meet the IBCLC: Maureen Lopina's journey to becoming an IBCLC.

Another installment in the “Meet the IBCLC” series featuring Maureen Lopina.

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Angel YarborMarch 9, 2021
Happy IBCLC Day! Meet our Clinical Director, Gina Boling
Happy IBCLC Day! Meet our Clinical Director, Gina Boling

Happy IBCLC Day.!! Meet our Clinical Director and IBCLC, Gina Boling!

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Angel YarborMarch 3, 2021IBCLC, ibclc day, support, parent, nursing, clinician, guidanceComment
Adventures in Traveling: Sans Baby
Adventures in Traveling: Sans Baby

Written by Breastfeeding Center client and global health professional, Kelli Cappelier in June 2018. Her tips are still useful and relevant today!

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TipsGina CarusoFebruary 18, 2021
How to Freeze Your Breast Milk: Conserving Space (AKA: The Brick Storage Method) By Natasha Dodge
How to Freeze Your Breast Milk: Conserving Space (AKA: The Brick Storage Method) By Natasha Dodge

Natasha Dodge, staff member and up and coming Breastfeeding Specialist at The Breastfeeding Center, breaks down the “Brick Storage Method”.

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How To, TipsAngel YarborFebruary 12, 2021milk storage, parenthood, parent, milkComment
How Birth Can Impact Breastfeeding: What Childbirth Educators Want You to Know about Common Medical Interventions  by Brave Birth Collective
How Birth Can Impact Breastfeeding: What Childbirth Educators Want You to Know about Common Medical Interventions by Brave Birth Collective

Brave Birth Collective gives us an inside scoop on the interventions and medications that could impact a birth.

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InfoAngel YarborJanuary 15, 2021
Season of Giving: A word from our Executive Director, Gina Caruso
Season of Giving: A word from our Executive Director, Gina Caruso

A word from our Executive director, Gina Caruso, as we wrap up 2020 and head into the new year.

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Natasha DodgeDecember 30, 2020
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