Other Services

Some things you can grab straight off the shelf, and some things you can just get delivered to your door (we do both of those too)! But there are a handful of things related to babies & early parenthood where it’s lifesaving (or at least time- & money-saving) to:

  • have some guidance

  • to pick the brain of someone with some expertise

  • to see all of your options in-person before choosing

  • get fitted & try it on

  • rent a better version

  • troubleshoot it together with a pro

We’re here for you with these free services to find the right solution for you.

 
 
 
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maternity, nursing, & pumping Bras

You deserve a bra that feels comfortable, looks great and helps you do everything you need to do. And while the internet can fill many needs, it can’t replace expert advice, fitting, and the complete array of styles and sizes (32B-44J) that you can see, feel, and try-on, in-person at The Center. This is a time in your life when your bra should step it up to meet your needs completely—for comfort, function, and aesthetic.

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The Pump Bar

Think of this like the genius bar, but for breastpumps! We have demo units and replacement parts for all the major brands, we can review your insurance-covered options with you to differentiate them and choose one, we can test a pump you already have to make sure it’s still functioning well, troubleshoot & replace malfunctioning parts, help you find the best flange type & fit for you, or set you up with a hospital-grade pump rental for optimal pumping.

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babywearing help

Babywearing is one of the few skills you can really practice before your baby arrives, and one that can ease new-baby transitions more than any other by allowing you to meet your baby’s needs by keeping them close and soothed, while attending to your own needs, or the needs of siblings with your hands free. We can help you sort through the many carrier options to find the best one for you and your baby, show you how to get a comfortable fit, or help you with the best carrying position for each age/stage or activity, so that you can practice babywearing with confidence.

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herbs & Supplements

There are a variety of herbs and supplements that can assist with common breastfeeding concerns like increasing supply, promoting a letdown, avoiding or clearing a plugged duct, or weaning. We carry products from: Legendairy, Motherlove, Boobie Bar, Milkmakers, Earth Mama, & more.

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Hospital-grade rentals

The pumps provided by insurers are great some parents, especially if only pumping a bottle or two a day. But pumps—just generally—can be a poor substitute for your sweet, squirmy, adorable little one. So, there are many reasons you could need a pump with a little more umph than the “home use” types typically provided by insurance. A hospital-grade pump can be used: to help establish milk supply in early weeks, to increase a milk supply again if there is a dip, for twins, for a preemie, when there is a separation between breastfeeding parent and baby (like NICU), when returning to work, or when traveling. We also rent 2 types of scales: a “daily-trend” scale accurate enough to determine if baby’s weight gain is headed in the right direction, and a hospital-grade scale accurate enough to determine baby’s intake at the breast.

maternity, nursing, & pumping Bras

You deserve a bra that feels com