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Lactation Consultations

Home visits, office appointments and telephone advice by appointment every day. Gift certificates available.

Call (202) 293-5182 or visit The Breastfeeding Center to schedule an appointment.

Please fill out the Patient Intake Form prior to the consult.  Download here.

The International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who will meet with you is a specialist in lactation management. The IBCLC credential is widely recognized as the gold standard in breastfeeding expertise. The IBCLC's at The Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington have qualified long term experience in breastfeeding assistance and are skilled in technical management of lactation-related problems. With a focus on preventative health care, we use a problem solving approach to provide appropriate information, recommendations and referrals. We value your input and involve you in the decision-making process.


 
Prenatal Issues

Breast Assessments

Relactation / Induced lactation

Maternal or Infant Illness

Breast / Nipple Pain

Weaning

Breastfeeding Checkup

Infant Development

Milk Supply

Twins and Multiples

Breast / Bottle Refusal

Infant Nutrition

Sleep Issues

Adjustments with Work

Telephone Advice

A Lactation Consultant can provide support and problem solving through a telephone consultation. If the issues cannot be solved by phone, a follow-up consultation can be scheduled in your home or our office.

Lactation Consultations

A consultation usually takes one to two hours and includes:

– an examination of the baby and his mouth and tongue movements

– an examination of the mother and her breasts

– an observation of a complete breastfeeding session

– teaching you specialized techniques for feeding (some require special equipment or breast pumps)

– written recommendations for resolution of the problem

– written report sent to your physician

Home Visits

Our experienced consultant can visit you in your home for a thorough assessment and evaluation of Mom, the baby and the breastfeeding situation. Our accurate baby scales are used to follow infant weight, especially important during the early days, or when there is question about milk supply or infant development.

Packages Available

New Baby Support Package

Choose from the Following:

·  Prenatal meeting with an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)

·  Home Visit with an IBCLC

·  Office Visit with an IBCLC

·  Postpartum Doula

·  Phone Consultation with an IBCLC

20% OFF *

* By planning ahead you can save 20%. An initial, non-refundable $50 fee grants you 20% off all consulatations and services. Attend our FREE classes for additional breastfeeding support.

Breastfeeding Supplies Starter Package

Choose from the following:

   ·  Nursing bras, pads and nipple treatments

·  Breastfeeding pillow

·  Babywearing Sling

·  Breastfeeding Made Simple or another book

·  Choice of quality commercial breastpump***

--and/or--

·  Rental of Medical grade breastpump***

10% OFF **

Assistance with selection available

**Minimum $500 purchase during visit.

*** While many families choose to use breastpumps in the first days, IBCLCs recognize that in most circumstances your baby is the best pump and breastpumps are required during the first days for medical reasons only. Attend our FREE breastpump class for details.