Through Berkshire Nursing Families (a
non-profit organization) FREE breastfeeding support is available to all
families delivering at North Adams Regional Hospital or those living in North
Berkshire County

BNF's driving force is Rosalie Girard, IBCLC

Breastfeeding Support Line:
(413)743-5338
email support:: rosalie@nbhealth.org or cbaran@nbhealth.org
Support Includes:
- Hospital visits
(if at NARH)
- Home visits
- Phone support
- Breastfeeding
Classes
- Breastfeeding
Support Groups
- Email support
- Support Line
- Access to
"Boom-A_Rang" (a sling lending project)
A Great Big "Thank You" goes out to the following businesses who have made "Boom-A-Rang" a reality by donating slings/wraps/carriers:
www.sleepywrap.com
www.mobywrap.com
www.mybabynest.com
www.peppermint.com
www.poshpapoose.com
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Available Classes & Support Groups all
provided FREE
Please check calendar page for dates
- Breastfeeding 101 Class:
Offered each month
- Infant Feed Class: 1st
& 3rd Thurs. of month at North Adams WIC
- Support Group (feel free to
join us if you are pregnant to!) 1st Monday of month @ 7pm @ North Adams
Regional Hospital
- Support Group every Tuesday @ 10am at Haskins school
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Web sites that may be helpful:
www.iberkshires.com/bnf
www.kellymom.com
www.askdrsears.com
www.drjacknewman.com