Breastfeeding Center of Pittsburgh

11/19/2025

The World Health Organization just released it's Global Nutritional Targets 2030 Breastfeeding Brief. It shows once again that breastfeeding is the best global public health intervention and health care cost reducer. Read more on the brief including how workplace support is a key to increasing breastfeeding rates.

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Exclusive breastfeeding – defined as the practice of only giving an infant breast-milk for the first 6 months of life (no other food or water) – has the single largest potential impact on child mortality of any preventive intervention. Exclusive breastfeeding provides essential, irreplaceable nu...

11/18/2025

Did you know that "clogged ducts" are not clogs at all. Those tender and firm areas on your breast are really swelling and inflammation that has narrowed the duct and is causing restricted milk flow. This is why we now use ice, light massage, and ibuprofen to help resolve " clogs" instead of heat, heavy massage and lots of pumping. Your breast is not a clogged pipe but more like a sprained ankle so it should be treated with gentle care.

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11/17/2025

Today is World Prematurity Day. The main aim of the Day is to raise awareness of the impact of preterm birth and advocate for quality care for every baby who is born too soon.

Premature infants who receive breastmilk, either their own mother's milk or donor milk, often have better health and developmental outcomes. It is crucial for hospital staff to educate mothers and advocate for these babies to receive breastmilk. For premature infants, breast milk can reduce the risk of serious conditions like necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), sepsis, and chronic lung disease, while also leading to a shorter hospital stay.

11/13/2025

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11/12/2025

As the holiday season is quickly approaching, we wanted to post this fabulous article written by Ellen. Hopefully these tups will make for a joyous holiday season.

Breastfeeding During the Holidays Posted on May 31, 2016 by Casey McGaw By Ellen Rubin, IBCLC Celebration! Lactation!! Aggravation??? Start with new parents, eager to show off their recent family addition. Combine with one extended family, primed with holiday excitement. Mix thoroughly in close quar...

11/11/2025

We are looking for guests who would be interested in sharing their experiences on the topics of exclusive pumping, breastfeeding following a breast reduction, premature infants, or any other special breastfeeding situation.

11/10/2025

Colostrum is not just your baby's first food. It provides multiple benefits. It's highly concentrated with nutrients and antibodies to fight infection and protect your baby. It is produced in small amounts which makes it perfect for a baby's small tummy. Colostrum is thick and coats the intestines to keep pathogens out and also provides a laxative effect to help clear meconium and reduce concerns for jaundice. Even if a parent chooses not to breastfeed, colostrum can be hand expressed and given back to baby via syringe or spoon so they can still reap from all of it's benefits.

11/08/2025

Our Maternity and Infant Swap is starting soon. Take a peak at all the no-cost items we have!

11/07/2025

Tomorrow is the big day! If you are in need of anything maternity or baby related, then our Swap is the place to be. We have something for everyone. Maternity clothes, baby clothes, toys, feeding supplies, diapers. Please share our post!

11/05/2025

We are still taking donations for the Swap until tomorrow.
Don’t forget to tell your expecting friends about Saturday.

11/04/2025

11/03/2025

We are still accepting items at all three offices until Thursday, Nov 6th. Saturday is the big day that families can stop into the Squirrel Hill Well to browse items.