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This week in lactation at Lifecycle WomanCare Come see one of our wonderful IBCLCs, like Cara, who is pictured here with one of our sweetest little clients at 6 days old, and 2 months old. Call 610.525.60686 to schedule your consultation. Not sure what to expect during a lactation consult? Here are a few ways we can assist you and your baby:... Latch and positioning Milk transfer Nipple and breast concerns Pumping and flange fits Sucking skills Tongue and lip tie assessment Post-frenotomy assessment Weight checks And more We also have two virtual support groups coming up this week! Join us on Wednesday at 10:00am for Breastfeeding Support Group and Friday at 10:00am for New Parent Support Group. Email Nikki at [email protected] for the Zoom login info. #lifecyclewomancare #lwc #birthcenter #midwiferymodelofcare #midwiferyforall #lactation #lactationsupport #lactationconsultation #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeeding #newparent #postpartum #breastfeedingsupportgroup #newparentsupport #brynmawr #brynmawrpa #southphilly #southphiladelphia

If you need a laugh, check out this fantastic piece that was written by a Lifecycle WomanCare client. Which one of these developmental milestones do you relate to the most? #lifecyclewomacnare #lwc #birthcenter #midwiferymodelofcare #midwiferyforall #compassionatecare #midwifery #midwives #pregnant #pregnancy #birth #newparent #pregnantinbrynmawr #pregnantinphilly #mainlinebirth #phillybirth #brynmawr #byrnawrpa #southphilly #southphiladelphia

Rachel shared the experience of welcoming her 5th baby at Lifecycle WomanCare during the pandemic, including masks, smiling eyes, and a couple unexpected twists and turns. What really stands out in her story is the sense of calm she felt while laboring and the gentle way she welcomed baby Elizabeth into the world. Here's an expert in her own words: "I stood up and started swaying. Lots of low voice moaning. My husband swayed with me. I was starting to panic a bit, and he re...minded me to hum and relax my face. So thankful for that reminder! It really does help! Around 4:55 am, the nurse came in and put some pillows on the counter top and told me to lean forward. I thought it was odd, but I did it. When I leaned forward my water broke the rest of the way with an audible pop, and a huge gush of clear water that landed on my husband’s socks! I looked at the clock and it was 5:01 am. My husband got on the phone and paged 'Midwife to the blue room!'" Read Rachel's full story here: https://bit.ly/39OByeL Do you want to share your LWC birth story? Email us at [email protected]. #lifecyclewomancare #lwc #birthstory #birth #pregnancy #midwiferymodelofcare #midwiferyforall #compassionatecare #midwife #midwives #birthcenter #pregnant #lifeduringcovid19 #pregnantonthemainline #pregnantinphilly #mainlinebirth #phillybirth #brynmawr #brynmawrpa #southphilly #southphiladelphia

Today we're sharing some helpful info from the Infant Risk Center about the COVID vaccine for people who are currently pregnant and/or breastfeeding: Their bolded statements, copied below, may be helpful as you consider vaccination. As for breastfeeding, little or none of these vaccine components would ever reach the milk compartment, or even be transferred into human milk. Even if they were, they would simply be digested like any other protein by the infant. It is our opi...nion, that the present group of vaccines are probably going to be quite safe for breastfeeding mothers. The infant may even gain a small amount of maternal IgG in the breastmilk, which may even be beneficial. At this point, since many of the new vaccines do not contain live viruses and are not infectious, the InfantRisk Center supports the opinion from the SMFM and ACOG that most Covid-19 vaccines are probably safe for pregnant women. Ultimately, the risk of infection in that patient, must be weighted again the probable minimal risk of the vaccine. You can read the full article here: https://www.infantrisk.com/covid-19-vaccine-pregnancy-and-b In other lactation related news, we are hosting THREE virtual lactation support groups this week. Join with other new parents to chat about the joys and challenges of breastfeeding this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10:00am. Email LWC Programs Coordinator, Nikki, for the Zoom login info at [email protected]. We also have availability for lactation consultations this week! Give us a call at 610.525.6086 to schedule with an appointment with one of our delightful IBCLCs

This week in lactation at Lifecycle WomanCare We have two opportunities this week to connect with other new parents to chat about the joys and challenges of breastfeeding and life with a tiny, new human. Come join us on Zoom this Wednesday at 10:00am for our Breastfeeding Support Group and Friday at 10:00am for our New Parent Support Group. ... Since geography isn't an issue, all are welcome - feel free to spread the word! Email LWC Programs Coordinator for the Zoom login info. We also have availability for lactation consultations in Bryn Mawr and South Philly, but this week's calendar is filling up fast! Call us at 610.525.6086 to schedule. : Taproot Photography #lifecyclewomancare #lwc #birthcenter #midwiferymodelofcare #midwiferyforall #lactation #lactationsupport #lactationconsultation #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeeding #newparent #postpartum #breastfeedingsupportgroup #newparentsupport #brynmawr #brynmawrpa #southphilly #southphiladelphia

To further ensure the health and safety of everyone within our facility, we are now REQUIRING the use of SURGICAL face masks for all partners of laboring clients. Lifecycle WomanCare will provide the masks and they must be worn the entire time you are in the building, even when a care provider is not in the room with you. While partners are always welcome to attend prenatal visits virtually, we also strongly encourage partners to attend ALL visits via FaceTime or Zoom starti...ng at 36 weeks. This will give partners the opportunity to ask questions, get to know more about our practice, and become familiar with our COVID-19 guidelines prior to arriving for the labor and birth. Thank you for your cooperation in this essential matter. For more information about LWC's COVID-19 policies, please visit our website: https://lifecyclewomancare.org/letter-regarding-covid-19/ #lifecyclewomancare #lwc #birthcenter #compassionatecare #midwiferymodelofcare #midwiferyforall #midwifesupport #midwifery #reproductivecare #birth #pregnancy #pregnantinphilly #pregnantonthemainline #mainlinebirth #phillybirth #brynmawr #brynmawrpa #southphilly #southphiladelphia

Nominations for the Main Line Parent LOVE Awards are now open! If you have benefited from our care during your pregnancy and labor, during a gynecological visit, or during your lactation journey; or if you've enjoyed our classes, workshops, or support groups, it would mean the world to us if you submitted a nomination. The nomination form and more information about the LOVE Awards can be found here:... https://mainlineparent.com/nominations-open-love-awards/ Thank you for sharing the love #lifecyclewomancare #lwc #birthcenter #compassionatecare #midwiferymodelofcare #midwiferyforall #reproductivecare #pregnantonthemainline #pregnantinphilly #mainlinebirth #phillybirth #brynmawr #brynmawrpa #southphilly #southphiladelphia #mainlineparent #mainlineparentloveawards

This week in lactation at LWC Our second to last virtual support group for 2020 will take place this Wednesday at 10:00 am. Join us to connect with other lactating parents to discuss the joys and challenges of breastfeeding. Cara Puff, IBCLC will be on hand to provide professional support and guidance. ... All are welcome! Please email Cara for the Zoom login info: [email protected]. Visit our website for our 2021 support group dates: https://lifecyclewomancare.org//classes-workshops-support/ We're also scheduling in-person and telehealth lactation consults this week through Thursday, 12.24 (LWC's offices will be closed on Friday, 12.25). Please give us a call at 610.525.6086 to schedule. : Taproot Photography #lifecyclewomancare #lwc #birthcenter #lactation #lactationconsultation #lactationconsult #breastfeeding #breastfeedingsupport #midwiferymodelofcare #midwiferyforall #postpartum #supportgroup #virtualsupportgroup #pregnantonthemainline #pregnantinphilly #mainlinebirth #phillybirth #brynmawr #brynmawrpa #southphiladelphia #southphilly

We hope everyone had a happy and safe Halloween this weekend! LWC client Katrina shared this super fun photo with us of her and her bump dressed up for the holiday. We'd love to see your costumes, too! Feel free to share them in the comments or tag us in your pictures

What's more exciting than a snowstorm? A snowstorm AND a baby storm! Thank you midwives Aleeza and Sarah and lead nurse Jess for being here to welcome the new little lives that decided to make their grand entrance during this week's wintery weather #lifecyclewomancare #lwc #birthcenter #midwiferymodelofcare #midwiferyforall #compassionatecare #meetthstaff #pregnantinphilly #pregnantonthemainline #phillybirth #mainlinebirth #brynmawr #brynmawrpa #southphilly #southphiladelphiia

Be a part of Lifecycle WomanCare’s mission to train the next generation of midwives. In 2014 we established our highly-sought after Midwifery Fellowship program. Midwifery Fellows work alongside experienced staff midwives during the 6-month program. They receive mentoring that helps bridge the transition from graduation to independent practice and allow us to help meet the increased demand for midwifery care and better serve our clients. Your year-end gift to LWC will allow... us the opportunity to expand our program and train more local midwives in birth center care. Make your donation now via Facebook or our secure online donation page: https://lifecyclewomancare.org/get-involved/donate/ #lifecyclewomancare #lwc #supportlwc #birthcenter #midwiferymodelofcare #midwiferyforall #birth #postpartum #compassionatecare #pregnantinphilly #pregnantonthemainline #phillybirth #mainlinebirth #wellwomancare #reproductivecare #brynmawr #brynmawrpa #southphilly #southphiladelphia

A little Halloween laugh for your Friday

Inclement weather update for 12/17 Due to dangerous traveling conditions, Lifecycle WomanCare’s offices will be opening today at 1:00pm. If you have an appointment scheduled prior to this time, we will be in touch to reschedule. This includes telehealth. ... If you think you are in labor or have an urgent question, call us at 610.525.6068 and select the option to page the midwife on call. Stay safe and stay warm!

There are still a few days left in October, but this has already been a record breaking month for lactation visits at LWC THANK YOU to our lactation consultants Patty, Elizabeth, Cara, and Amy for your hard work and dedication to our clients, this month and always Are you in need of lactation support? Give us a call today at 610.525.6086. ... We offer in-person consultations Monday - Friday and are open to everyone, no matter where you gave birth. Most major insurances are accepted (co-pays may apply). #lifecyclewomancare #lwc #lactationsupport #breastfeedingsupport #lactation #breastfeeding #IBCLCs #birthcenter #midwiferymodelofcare #midwiferyforall #postpartum #compassioantecare #brynmawr #brynmawrpa #southphilly #southphiladelphia

Share your #lwcbirthstory with the Philadelphia Inquirer! Anndee Hochman, writer of the Inquirer's weekly column "The Parent Trip" is seeking new families to profile - couples or singles who have become parents (not necessarily for the first time) in the past six months. The process involves a phone interview at your convenience. If you're interested in participating, email Anndee at [email protected]. ... : Meg Brock Photography #lifecyclewomancare #lwc #birthcenter #birthstory #midwiferymodelofcare #midwiferyforall #phillybirth #mainlinebirth #pregnantinphilly #pregnantonthemainline #newparent #phillyparent #theparenttrip #brynmawr #brynmawrpa #southphilly #southphiladelphia

We have so many great classes and workshops to look forward to in November! 11/15: Infant Massage, 11am - 12pm for families with babies under one year of age (register online) 11/17: Gentle Sleep Solutions for Tired Families, 8pm - 9:30pm for families with children newborn to 5 years old (register online)... 11/21: Childbirth Refresher, 1:30pm - 4pm (call 610-525-6086 to register) 11/22: One-Day Childbirth Preparation, 9am - 4pm (call 610-525-6086 to register) All events will take place virtually on Zoom. Visit our website for full details and registration info: https://lifecyclewomancare.org//classes-workshops-support/ And of course, don't forget to change your clock back on 11/1 and VOTE on 11/3 (if you haven't already)! #lifecyclewomancare #lwc #birthcenter #midwiferymodelofcare #midwiferyforall #compassionatecare #childbirth #birth #childbirtheducation #infantmassage #postpartum #babysleep #tiredfamilies #pregnantinphilly #pregnantonthemainline #pregnant #phillybirth #mainlinebirth #brynmawr #brynmawrpa #southphilly #southphiladelphia

It is with mixed emotions that we announce that one of our most loyal pediatricians, Dr. Wenonah Nelson, has retired after 40 years in practice and 30 years of partnership with Lifecycle WomanCare. Words cannot fully express how thankful we are to Dr. Nelson for her tireless dedication over the last three decades. She will truly be missed at LWC and we wish her all the best on her next chapter. Read more about Dr. Nelson, including stories from her early days at LWC, on our ...blog: https://bit.ly/2IJFhQZ #lifecyclewomancare #lwc #midwiferymodelofcare #midwfieryforall #pregnancy #birth #childbirth #brithcenter #pregnantinphilly #pregnantonthemainline #phillybirth #mainlinebirth #brynmawr #brynmawrpa #southphilly #southphiladelphia #compassionatecare

Today on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, we remember and grieve with the 1 in 4 families who suffered a miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy, a still birth, or the loss of an infant. Tonight at 7:00pm, everyone is invited to light a candle to create a "wave of light" in honor of those who have endured loss. Sending you love and light today and always #pregnancyandinfantlossremembranceday

Last week was National Midwifery Week, and this week are extending the celebration with the Midwifery Model of Care Week because it takes more than a midwife to make a fantastic birth center. We kicked off the celebration yesterday with the most vagical of cupcakes and are looking forward to more fun throughout the week. Stay tuned! #lifecyclewomancare #lwc #midwiferymodelofcare #midwiferyforall #midwives #birthcenter #reproductivecare #vagical

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Please join us in extending congratulations to LWC Childbirth Educator, Cecelia, who was married on 9/27. As you can see in the picture, it was a beautiful day for a wedding! Congratulations, Cecelia! Wishing you lots of love and happiness. #lifecyclewomancare #lwc #birthcenter #meettheeducators #meetthestaff #childbirtheducator

We are celebrating #NationalMidwiferyWeek at Lifecycle WomanCare! Yesterday, the US House of Representatives issued a Congressional Resolution in commemoration this special week. The resolution recognizes midwives "for their service providing high-quality and evidence-based reproductive health care to people across the lifespan". This is a very timely resolution during a year that has been full of uncertainty. 2020 has been designated as the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife,... and the trials of 2020 have certainly demonstrated the importance of midwives again and again. We hope you will join us in the celebration. Please share below why you love midwives or email your LWC birth story to [email protected] #lifecyclewomancare #lwc #birthcenter #midwiferymodelofcare #midwiferyforall #midwivesrock #reproductivehealth #reproductivecare #pregnantinphilly #pregnantonthemainline #phillybirth #mainlinebirth #brynmawr #brynmawrpa #southphilly #southphiladelphia

Good morning! Just a friendly reminder that our phone lines open at 11:00am on Thursdays. Please only page the midwife on-call for labor and emergencies. Talk to you soon!