Classes and Meetings

Classes for Parents and Support Group Meetings
Join the BRC Staff and Volunteers for some of our exciting classes and support group meetings. All classes and meetings are held on our conference room on the second floor. Please be sure to check if pre-registration is necessary.
Infant Massage (two-part class)
Fridays, January 23rd and 30th from 10:30-12:00 PM
Pre-registration is required.

This is a 2-class series. You will need to attend both classes. Learn this beautiful art to calm your baby from Nikki Lee, Certified Infant Massage Instructor and Lactation Consultant. Your baby needs to be non-mobile to participate. Bring a pillow to sit on and a mat or blanket for your baby. Cost is $25 for the 2-class series. Pre-registration is required (call 215-886-2433 or email us at brc4babies@comcast.net).
Mommy and Baby Yoga
***NEW DAY*** Every FRIDAY Morning – 9 to 10 AM. Pre-registration is required.
There will be no Yoga on Jan. 2nd.
Exercise with your sweet baby! Classes taught by Milena Davidova, certified yoga instructor. Cost is $15 - please pay in BRC office prior to class. Pre-registration is required for each class(call 215-886-2433 or email us at brc4babies@comcast.net). Yoga mats and blankets will be provided. Yoga works best with babies from 6 weeks old to “not yet walking”.
Starting Solids
Wednesday, January 14 at 10-11 AM
Pre-registration is required.

You’ve given your baby a healthy start. Now learn the best way to move onto solid food! Class taught by Colette Acker. Cost is $5. Pre-registration is required.
Massage for Mommy (baby stays home for this one!)
Friday, January 9th – Appointments available 3PM - 7PM
Friday, January 23rd – Appointments available 3PM - 7PM
Pre-registration is required.
Call 215-886-2433 today to schedule an appointment, you deserve it! Massages given by Leigh DeTato, certified massage therapist. 1/2 hour devoted to problem areas: $30. 1 hour full massage: $60. Gift certificates available!
Breastfeeding Support Group Meetings
Wednesday, January 7: 10-12 noon
Tuesday, January 13: 7 – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, January 20: 10-12 noon
Monday, January 26: 10-12 noon
FREE and no need to register! Just bring your baby and come chat with others about issues you face as a breastfeeding mom. A scale is available for a free weight check. Research shows that meeting with other breastfeeding moms helps mothers breastfeed longer! Join us! Any mother is welcome, even if she didn’t come to the BRC for help!
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For Health-Care Professionals and Breastfeeding Counselors:
Don't Miss this Year's Brownbag Lunch Breastfeeding Update Series 2007-2008
Let us help you to help breastfeeding families! The BRC continues to offer their FREE Breastfeeding Update Series to healthcare professionals and lay breastfeeding counselors.
All classes are free to healthcare professionals and lay breastfeeding counselors.
Thursday, June 19 |
Breastfeeding Gizmos and Gadgets: Pumps to Supplemental Nursing Systems...see them all and learn how to use them! |
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Thursday September 11 |
Breastfeeding Over a Year: Healthy or Just Crazy?! |
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Tuesday, October 21 |
DVD Viewing: Kangaroo Mother Care I: Rediscover the Natural Way to Care for Your Newborn Baby by Nils Bergman, MD. Watch and great DVD produced by the leading in skin to skin contact. The DVD is 26 minutes in length and there will be a discussion afterwards. |
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Thursday, November 6 |
Breastfeeding Myths That Linger in the Healthcare Community |
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Wednesday, December 17 |
Breastfeeding and the Teenage Mother (back by popular demand!) |
All sessions begin at noon and run 45 minutes. Bring your
lunch – we supply the beverages. Space is limited, so
reserve your place in advance. Register by phone, email, or
U.S. mail.
Phone: 215-886-2433
Email: brc4babies@comcast.net
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