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The Breastfeeding Center's Weekly Newsletter | Volume 51

 

Between The Feeds

SHOP          RENTALS          CLASSES          APPOINTMENTS          BLOG          DONOR MILK

What's new?


1. 

Mother's Day Discount Code!

 

2.

Shop Bestsellers at The Breastfeeding Center


3. 

Register for the Annual DC Baby Shower

 

4.

Donate to Our Lending Library 

Happy Mother's Day from our family to yours!


You deserve a treat! Head to our website to shop bras, pump supplies and more and receive 15% off orders of $25 or more with the discount code:


MAMALOVE15*

 

*STARTS Friday, May 12, 2023 at 7:30am
ENDS Monday, May 15, 2023 at 11:59pm

New! At The Breastfeeding Center

Ceres Chill: Breastmilk Chiller
Ceres Chill: Breastmilk Chiller
$72.00

Pump directly into the chiller—no need for a fridge or bulky ice packs and plastic bottles. It's elegant and discreet enough to take with you absolutely anywhere.


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Ninni Pacifier
Ninni Pacifier
$12.99

The round base contains several holes to ensure breathing safety, and is the perfect size to touch your baby’s cute button nose, inviting a wide mouth breastfeeding-type latch. Your baby can easily grasp the super soft nipple section, drawing it back to the soft palate of the mouth like a breast, where she can put in the same oral motor work as she does while latched on to the breast.


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Nursing & Pumping Bras We Love!

Simple Wishes Signature Hands-Free Pumping Bra
Simple Wishes Signature Hands-Free Pumping Bra
$35.00

The Signature Hands Free Pumping Bra gives moms the valuable gift of time by freeing up their hands for other tasks or allowing them to simply relax while using their breast pump. The patented design is adjustable in size, using high quality Velcro, to sustain a perfect fit over time as a nursing mother’s size changes. Straps and 1” Center Panel included to help achieve the perfect fit!


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Dairy Fairy Pippa Pumping and Nursing Bra
Dairy Fairy Pippa Pumping and Nursing Bra
$58.00
Shop Here
Rumina Seamless Bra
Rumina Seamless Bra
$36.00
Shop Here
Bravado Original Pumping & Nursing Bra
Bravado Original Pumping & Nursing Bra
$40.00
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Other Client Faves!

Spectra CaraCups:  Wearable Milk Collection Inserts
Spectra CaraCups: Wearable Milk Collection Inserts
$64.99

CaraCups make hands-free pumping safe, convenient, and easy! CaraCups are a true closed system and compatible with all Spectra breast pumps. Spectra’s NEW CaraCups are placed in the bra, allowing moms to express breastmilk hands free. Transferring breastmilk after pumping is easy and sanitary. CaraCups are available in 24mm and 28mm sizes.


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Dr. Brown's Bottle Brushes
Dr. Brown's Bottle Brushes
$3.99 - $6.99
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Liquid Gold
Liquid Gold
$20.00 - $45.00
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Pumpin Pals
Pumpin Pals
$20.00 - $25.00
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Medihoney Gel, 0.5 oz Tube
Medihoney Gel, 0.5 oz Tube
$10.00
View

Annual DC Baby Shower!


Join The DC Office of Paid Family Leave for their Annual DC Baby Shower this coming Saturday, May 13th. This free community event will include a resource fair and info sessions for parents.

DC Annual Baby Shower
Date:
 Saturday, May 13, 2023
Time: 11a-4p (Resource Fair), 12p-12:30p (Building Your Village Panel)
Location: 700 Delaware Avenue SW

Register for The Event Here

Have A Carrier You Are No
Longer Using? We'll Take It!


Many parents are curious about babywearing and carriers, but have a hard time finding one they love. Just like clothes and shoes - carriers in different brands can fit differently. At the same time, it can be hard to try out options because of their high price point.

That's why we are creating a lending library! We are gearing up to start holding monthly groups where folks can come and try on carriers to decide which they like best. Have any of the carriers below? Donate the ones you aren't using to our new lending library! 


We Are Looking For:

  • Babuebaby

  • Boba Bliss, Boba, X Boba Classic, Boba Air

  • Becco Gemini, Becco 8

  • Didysnap, Didyfix

  • Ergo Omni Breeze (current), Ergo Aerloom

  • Gooseket Sling

  • Happy Baby Original, Happy Baby Revolution

  • Integra (any)

  • Kinderpack (any)

  • Minimonkey, Minimonkey Minisling

  • Naked Panda Duo

  • Sakura Bloom Scout

  • Sakura Bloom Onbuhimo

  • Tula Free to Grow, Tula Explore, Tula Standard, Tula Lite 

  • Tushbaby Hipseat

  • TwinGo

 We want your hear about your experience! Take our Survey on Care for   Frenectomy & Tethered Oral Tissues  

 

If you are more than 2 weeks PAST the date of a frenectomy procedure, our care team at The Breastfeeding Center is interested in hearing more about your experiences navigating feeding difficulties and treatment for tethered oral tissues, sometimes known as "tongue tie." If your lactation and feeding experiences have included care for tethered oral tissues, our clinical team would value hearing more about what this journey has looked like for you and your little one. Thank you for sharing your story with us!

Take The Survey

May Classes Are Here!


Check out some of the classes we have upcoming this month!

Click the calendar to view our complete upcoming schedule!
Register Here

 Added to the Bookshelf 

"The Little Blue Rocket Ship: A Story About Postpartum Depression" 


"The Little Blue Rocket Ship: A Story About Postpartum Depression is told by a boy who sees changes in his mom after she has a baby. As the boy explores his own feelings and questions, he is reassured by his mom’s continued love for him.

Blending together fiction storytelling with supportive communication strategies, The Little Blue Rocket Ship encourages open dialogue about postpartum depression between family members."

Learn More Here

Hotlines

 

● Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline  800-422-4453

● Crisis Text Line  Text HOME to 741741
● LGBT National Hotline  888-843-4564
● National Association of Anorexia   Nervosa & Associated Disorders 888-375-7767
● National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) (live chat also available online)
● National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 833-943-5746
● National Sexual Assault Hotline / RAINN  800-656-HOPE (4673) (live chat also available online)
● National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988 or 800-273-TALK (8255)
● Postpartum Support International 800-944-4773 (Text HELP to 800-944-4773, text en Español 971-203-7773)
● Substance Abuse & Mental Health   Services Administration (SAMHSA) 800-622-HELP (4357)
● The Trevor Project  866-488-7386
● Veteran's Crisis Line  Dial 988, Press 1

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 New On The Blog 

Should I Hire a Postpartum Doula or Infant Care Specialist? 
 

Having help with a newborn or infant can make all the difference for some families in the early days and beyond. Knowing which care provider might be best can be a little confusing! We recommend exploring your options to best decide what care might suit your needs. Previous client have asked what we thoughts have asked what we’ve thought about Postpartum doulas and Infant Care Specialists, and we wanted to provide some perspective.

Read The Blog Here

 Donate your pump! 

We are looking for donations!


Have a pump that you are no longer using? Consider donating it to The Center! We looking for these pumps to add to our demo collection/ "pump bar:"

  • Any newer pump models (for example: new Medela Freestyle wearable pump, Tommee Tippee pump, etc)

  • Medela Freestyle Flex and or/ Medela Sonata 

  • Freemie (any models)

  • Philips Avent 

  • Amazon brands (Ikare, Paruu, Copol, Goldeep, Hauture, Missaa, Bellababy, Egnell, Luxlady)

If you have a pump to donate that is not on this list, please message us, and if we aren't able to use it, we can refer you to an organization that will! Text (202) 293-5182

 Call for Donations! 

Help Us Distribute Donor Milk! 

 

Do you receive meal order kits or have food-grade ice packs and/or insulation? We will take it off your hands! Stop by The Breastfeeding Center anytime during our open hours to drop off insulation and ice packs.

*Note: Before you donate, please check your ice packs for holes or leaks, as well as wipe down the ice packs of any food/dirt/etc. Thank you!

Questions or concerns? Please reach out to us at (202) 293-5182
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