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International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC):
How an IBCLC Might Support You.
Happy IBCLC Day! Meet our Clinical Director, Gina Boling
Meet the IBCLC: Jenna Forrester
Meet the IBCLC: Maureen Lopina's journey to becoming an IBCLC.
Preparation:
How to Prepare to Breastfeed During Pregnancy
Preemies:
Feeding Premature, Low Birth Weight, and SGA Babies.
Nursing and Feeding:
All you need to know about paced bottle feeding
Nursing Strikes: My Baby Will Not Nurse
Infant Feeding Cues and Their Importance
Weighted feeds: Why they are useful and how to perform them
Newborn “Nipple Confusion” Should I Worry?
Milk Supply, Production, and Storage:
Supply:
How To Know If My Baby Is Getting Enough Milk
Tips on managing supply with IBCLC, Jen Mueller
Let's talk: Increasing your milk supply, galactagogues, and recipes to try at home
Production:
My expressed milk has a "soapy" smell! What can I do?
Storage:
Ceres Chiller Milk Storage Bottle: Elevating Breast Milk Storage
How to Freeze Your Breast Milk: Conserving Space (AKA: The Brick Storage Method) By Natasha Dodge
Milk Bank:
Milk Banks Need More Donors: How You Can Help!
Pump Information:
How to Medela Symphony: a reference guide for part assembly, quick start, and troubleshooting
Choosing Your Breast Pump: A Complete Guide by Natasha Dodge
How To Spectra with IBCLC, Gina Boling
The Haakaa: a great buy for nursing parents everywhere by Gina Boling
All About Flanges:
Maymom Flanges: Which One Is Right For Me?
Flange Sizing: Your in-depth guide
Lactation Spaces:
Locations in DC that are Breastfeeding Friendly
Lactation Room Essentials: Creating Cozy Spaces for More Ease While Feeding at Home
Breastfeeding Positions - No One Size Fits All Approach
Tips and Resources:
Soothing:
Calm Your Baby With Soothing Techniques
Massage as a Tool For Lactation
The Many Benefits of Infant Massage
Nursing:
How to DIY a Supplemental Nursing System at Home
Tips and resources for parents returning to work
Breastfeeding 101: Tips from Abby, IBCLC
Resources for Parents Interested in Donating their Breast Pump
Breastfeeding Myths: The Early Weeks
Sleep Safety and Information:
Bed-Sharing Basics: The Safe Sleep 7
Developmentally Appropriate Sleep Expectations: Birth To Age 5 by Kim Hawley
Weaning:
Resources for Support:
Mental Health:
Breastfeeding in the First Year: Staying Open to Change
Maternal Mental Health Healing: The Power of Community
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: What to Look For and What You Can Do by Joanna Strait
Family and Partner:
Partner support can make or break breastfeeding
How Family Can Support You While Breastfeeding
Gift Ideas:
Thoughtful Breastfeeding Friendly Gift Ideas
Gift ideas for lactating parents and partners (practical ideas and resources)
Valentine's Day Gift Essentials at the Breastfeeding Center
Doulas:
Should I Hire a Postpartum Doula or Infant Care Specialist?
World Doula Week 2023: Finding and Funding a Doula
Pediatric Dentist, Dr Jonelle Anamelechi:
Ask the Pediatric Dentist: Myth Busters with Dr. Jonelle Anamelechi
Ask the Pediatric Dentist with Dr. Jonelle Anamelechi
Parenting with Adam Angel:
Bridging the Parenting Style Gap with Adam Angel
The Role of Fatherhood and the Importance of Mental Health and Community Support with Adam Angel
Let's talk: New Dads Group with facilitator and founder Adam Angel
Awareness:
Black Maternal Health Week 2023
What is Cesarean Awareness Month?
C-Section Awareness Month: Tips for Recovery
Black History Month 2022 Wrap Up with Dominique Gallo and Angel Yarbor
BBW 2021 Reflections: The Big Pause: Collective Rest for Collective Power
Staff Reflections on Black Maternal Health Week: Resilience and Liberation
Testimonials:
River's Breastfeeding Journey w/ Gina Caruso-Rissing
Lisa's Story: A five year reflection on breastfeeding and family
Chana’s Breastfeeding Story: You Are Not Alone
Caroline's Story: Finding Resources and Community with The Breastfeeding Center
Temitope's Story: Breastfeeding her Rainbow baby
Farah's Story: Breastfeeding my adopted baby.
Client Story Share: Social media positively influenced my breastfeeding journey.
Solanda's Journey: Breastfeeding her Twins
What it’s like to get COVID-19 with a new baby by Jessica Weiss
Parenting Multiples: A Whole Different Ball Park
BIPOC IBCLC, Tina Pangelinan, Reclaiming A Role
Kyah's Story: Breastfeeding for Two
LaKisha’s story of Motherhood: Reflections on my birth as a blind, black mother