Breastfeeding Resource Center

August was a busy month at the BRC and September has definitely been hopping! Thank you to our amazing BRC Community and all of our supporters and donors, who help make it all happen.

Happy #IBCLCAppreciationDay to some of the BRC’s unsung heroes: our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants! The specialized clinical experience, education, and commitment IBCLCs bring make those crucial early hours, days, and months healthier and happier for new families. Let’s take a moment to celebrate all that these amazing healthcare professionals do! International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) They’re experts. They’re advocates. And they’re more than 37,000 strong. International Board Certified Lactation Consultants offer the gold standard in lactation care, making the early days, weeks, and months easier, healthier, and happier for countless families—at the BRC, across the country, and around the world. On #IBCLCAppreciationDay, let’s take a moment to say thanks for the vital work these highly credentialed professionals do! #ThanksIBCLCs

Studying for the IBCLCexam? Practice makes perfect! The BRC IBCLCs, boasting a cumulative experience of over 80 years in the field, have extensive backgrounds in both hospital and outpatient settings, providing a comprehensive breadth of expertise. Additionally, each IBCLC involved in crafting the exam has undergone multiple iterations. As a new aspiring IBCLC, you can undoubtedly appreciate the fact that you only need to take the exam once. The exam has 175 questions. Once you create a login and make a payment, you will have a subscription for 6 months. The cost of the practice exam questions is $80.00. https://lnkd.in/e49XEvJZ

We are so excited to announce that our very own Colette Acker, IBCLC has been selected as one of PhillyMag's 2024 Be Well Philly Health Hero semi-finalists!! 🎉 You can vote once a day (please do!) through 7/29 for the BRC to receive a $15,000 donation. Vote here: https://lnkd.in/eXxfyDSH

The BRC is proud to announce our renewed partnership with the MidAtlantic Mothers Milk Bank! Donating milk can be a rewarding experience that positively impacts the health and well-being of the families of our region. Volunteer donors complete a simple but thorough screening process. All screening and shipping costs are paid for by the milk bank. For more information, go to their website to learn how to be a donor.  https://lnkd.in/g8RM5vGv The BRC will be accepting donation drop-offs on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 am to 4 pm and Fridays from 9 am to Noon. We ask that you set up an appointment to drop off. Call or text 215-886-2433 to schedule. Donations are only accepted once you have an assigned donor number from MAMMB

The BRC is committed to making all of our resources inclusive and available for ALL families. In that regard, we have some good news for Spanish-speaking families looking for lactation support. The Breastfeeding Resource Center now offers telehealth visits for Spanish-speaking families. Our consultant, Liliana Cadden, IBCLC, is available for consultations in Spanish. 📱 To schedule an appointment, send a text message to 215-886-2433 with "Your name – Spanish". We will call you to speak with a consultant and coordinate your visit. We are here to support you in your breastfeeding journey from the comfort of your home!

Did you know that the BRC started a PODCAST?? We did! We are well into Season 2 of the FEEDING FRENZY PODCAST! The podcast is hosted by our IBCLCs, who share their decades of wisdom and knowledge on a wide array of topics related to parenting, feeding your baby, child rearing, child bearing and more! Have a topic you'd like to see us cover? Drop a comment or message and let us know. You can download the Feeding Frenzy from your favorite podcast platform!

Oh what a night it was - we are happy to announce that the BRC's Spring Bash was a great success and a lot of fun too! THANK YOU to all of our generous sponsors, donors, attendees and bidders! We couldn't do any of this without the support!