Maternity Center
Lactation/Breastfeeding Services
Breastfeeding is a natural process that provides many benefits to your
newborn. However, you may need assistance getting started and figuring
out how to continue.
While you are in the hospital, our nurses and certified
lactation consultants will offer instruction on breastfeeding. Your nurse
or a lactation consultant can help you with latching on and positioning,
encouraging fussy and reluctant babies, and meeting you and your baby’s
special needs.
When you return home, you can continue to receive breastfeeding support
and supplies from our Outpatient Lactation Center. Our board-certified
specialists can provide lactation consultation at your home or at the Lactation
Center.
We also rent electric breast pumps and sell breastfeeding supplies, including
bras. You may want to let your family know that our Lactation Center offers
gift certificates that may be used to purchase some of our services.
The Lactation Center operates from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Holy Cross
Hospital Resource Center at 9805 Dameron Drive in Silver Spring, one block
from the hospital.
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If
you have any questions about breastfeeding, we encourage
you to call our 24-hour warm line at 301.754.7745. |