Best Start Parenting Center is a childbirth, breastfeeding, and parenting resource center. We provide the highest quality education, information, professional services and products to parents. Our primary goal is to promote good parenting, via a healthy pregnancy, positive childbirth experience, breastfeeding, and a close, loving parent-child relationship.

We believe strongly that parents deserve accurate, professional, up to date information and support to make the best choices for their children so they may have the best start in life.

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HypnoBirthing Class Scheduled for August!

A HypnoBirthing Class has been scheduled for August 5, 8, 12, 15, and 19th, from 7 to 9:30 PM.  See our Classes page for more information.  For recently posted  articles and links from the internet about this wonderful class, CLICK HERE!

Best Start Parenting Center is looking for part-time receptionists (16-20 hrs a week) to join our staff!

We are looking for new staff members who share our goals to promote gentle parenting, via a healthy pregnancy, positive childbirth experience, breastfeeding, and a close loving parent-child relationship. If you think you or someone you know would love working with mothers and babies, please bring a resume and come by to fill out an application. If you have questions, please call 434-384-6262 or email administrator@beststartparentingcenter.com.

NEW on the Website: Recommended Books

Books about Medications while Breastfeeding, Working and Breastfeeding, Herbal Guide while Breastfeeding, and more!

Hale Publishing (formerly Pharmasoft Publishing) has been serving the breastfeeding community since 1992. Click Here to see some of the books that Best Start Parenting Center's Lactation Consultants use and recommend. Health care providers (MDs, CNMs, PAs, NPs) who care for mothers and babies will find Dr. Hale and Dr. Nice's books on prescription and non-prescription medications for breastfeeding mothers to be extremely useful.  Working without Weaning is highly recommended by our lactation consultants.

Treat Yourself to Bravado ...

Bravado! Designs' products are enjoyed by moms worldwide, including celebrity moms that love breastfeeding with Bravado!  Here are a few of the favorite products that Best Start offers to our special moms everyday:

NEW!  Sunset Splash Essential Nursing Bra Tank!

With stunning style and a full bra inside (beautifully supporting up to a G cup), The Essential Nursing Bra Tank was designed to make you feel fabulous inside and out!

 Features Include:
• A molded, seamless, full bra (not just a shelf bra) that provides complete support and beautiful shaping up to a G cup.
• A bra lined with Bravado! CottonFlex fabric. This revolutionary double-sided fabric offers the comfort of cotton and the benefits of polyester/spandex. The result is 100% cotton against the skin giving comfort and breathability, without sacrificing flexibility, support and shape.

• Beautiful, soft and strong cotton/spandex outer fabric that isn't see-through, even in white!
• Flexible sizing, so the garment and the bra inside adapt comfortably to changing breasts and body shapes. It even fits a glowing, growing pregnant belly while retaining its shape after washing.

• Subtle nursing clips that allow for full breastfeeding access.
• Thin and cushioned straps that are adjustable.
• A beautiful and flattering shape that is fitted but not clingy, with a hip length that doesn't ride up.

Enjoy a Essential Nursing Tank with a Shrug!

The Shrug offers a fashionable layer, extra warmth, and breastfeeding discretion if you'd like - just untie the front, unclip the tank, and put baby inside the shrug to nurse.

The Original Nursing Bra

We designed three different styles, each with unique features, to support different breast sizes and shapes. All of our sizes overlap. The right bra for you depends on whether you are about to deliver, have just had your baby, or if you have been breastfeeding for a few months.

Made from a super-soft cotton/spandex blend fabric, these bras support your changing shape all day long.

The Supreme Nursing Bra

The Supreme Nursing Bra feels good all day long, no matter how long that day stretches. And, as we know, thats the supreme test of a truly excellent bra. Its super comfortable and has incredible support supremely important factors in making breastfeeding enjoyable and rewarding.

If youre a die-hard underwire gal, you will love the shape and lift The Supreme gives all without constricting wire.

The Supreme Nursing Bra never lets you down in any way!

Not sure of your size?  Click Here for answers!