There is no question that breastfeeding is the best way to feed your baby. And it even has good health effects for moms. Some babies latch on right away and basically teach their grateful mothers how to nurse. Others need just a little help getting started--and some mother-baby pairs need a lot of assistance and support to get things going.

Below is a list of breastfeeding support resources in the Washington, DC area. If you know of others, please email me at s.messina03@starpower.net.

The Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington
2141 K Street NW, Suite 203
(202) 293-5182
8:00-4:00 Monday-Friday

Excellent resource with certified lactation consultants who can meet one-on-one (for a fee) as well as in group settings (also for a fee). Nursing supplies, including pump rental, bra fitting/purchase, and more.

Breastfeeding Mom's Group: New Mom topics and concerns, including breastfeeding. Experienced maternal-infant nurse/lactation consultant facilitates the group discussions. Weekly prize drawing. Complimentary parking, baby weight check, refreshments, and resource information. Ongoing, Thursdays 10:30-12noon. For the convenience of new moms, no preregistration needed. $5/session.

Inova Fairfax Hospital Women's Center, 7 South Dayroom,
3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church. 703-204-MILK (6455).
Debbie Tobin
RN BSN IBCLC LCCE
Breastfeeding Mom's Group Facilitator

La Leche League
La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, mother-to-mother support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. Accredited by La Leche League International, volunteer Leaders are experienced breastfeeding mothers who are familiar with research and current findings dealing with all aspects of nursing. We offer practical information and support to nursing mothers through telephone help, monthly meetings, and lending libraries of books on childbirth, breastfeeding, and related parenting topics. All breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend our meetings or call our Leaders for breastfeeding help
http://www.lllofmd-de-dc.org/index.shtml
(202) 269-4444 -- HelpLine

Lactation Center at Alexandria Hospital
703-504-3000 (main hospital number, ask for Lactation Center)
Breastfeeding consultation
breast pump rental 703-504-7867

Northern Virginia Lactation Consultants
In Fairfax. 703-425-2229
From 10-3 by appointment only.
Breastfeeding consultation, pump rental, bra fittings, purchase of supplies

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Email me at s.messina03@starpower.net