Breastfeeding Resources in the DC Area
Lactation Consultants and Community-Based Breastfeeding Support
Amber Allgaier, IBCLC
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, In-home breastfeeding support
Serving families in Washington D.C. and northern Virginia
703.868.9466
amber@motheringthemom.com
www.motheringthemom.com
As new mothers, few of us are fully prepared for how profound and demanding our new role is. These early days are often filled with questions and concerns. Support and guidance from a skilled lactation consultant can make all the difference as babies learn the new skill of breastfeeding.
We offer private, in-home breastfeeding consultations from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant to help you and your baby when questions or difficulties arise.
We offer patience, empathy, and expert guidance to help you meet your baby’s needs. We will help you succeed as a mother regardless of the course of your breastfeeding journey. We respect and honor the individual circumstances, needs, and goals of each mother and family. We use our training and our experience with over a thousand new families to help you and your baby thrive.
We specialize in: latch, positioning, engorgement, plugged ducts & mastitis, slow weight gain, low milk supply, supplementation, breast refusal, pumping, returning to work, and more!!
April Anderson
april.anderson@nationaltherapy.com
202-470-4185
April Anderson, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the DC metro area. She has experience working with children with a variety of speech and language disorders, although has developed a special interest in children with feeding disorders. April has worked with infants and children of all ages both at home and in the clinic with feeding and swallowing issues such as accepting different textures, transitioning to solids, correcting oral motor difficulties, and children diagnosed with tongue ties, as well as infants with special needs like cleft palate, feeding tubes, autism, and children with Down syndrome. April is also a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and helps educate and support families with a variety of breastfeeding needs. She loves to work with families as they work through their breastfeeding issues, whether those issues are a simple as helping latch in the first few weeks after birth or as complex as introducing breastfeeding to a previously tube-fed child. She currently supervises the Feeding Clinic at National Language Therapy Center, located in Washington, DC. She has been published in the Washington Parent magazine and written for the American Speech Language Hearing Association’s (ASHA) Leader Blog. April hosts a blog titled “Table Blues” and hopes to help families everywhere discover the melody in mealtime.
Arrow Birth
www.arrowbirth.com
support@arrowbirth.com
Arrow Birth is a virtual childbirth education and 1:1 support platform for expecting and young parents.
Founded by Certified Doulas, Arrow’s experience-driven solution is three-fold, 1.) innovative online childbirth education, 2.) 1:1 video support sessions and 3.) giving back to save mothers and babies lives worldwide. We’re a value-driven company.
Our virtual childbirth and parenting course offers 15 hours of valuable content taught, interview-style, by OBs, Midwives, Doulas, Lactation Consultants, Pediatricians, Psychiatrists, Anesthesiologists and more. Finally, you’ll hear valuable information from the expert themselves!
Our network of certified professionals are available on-demand and offer 1:1 expert support on topics such as fertility, childbirth, breastfeeding, baby sleep, back to work and more. The village actually exists!
Every purchase funds valuable organizations focused on reducing the maternal mortality rate through life-saving education, supplies and medications in critical need areas. Giving is intentionally woven into Arrow's framework.
We’d love to help you out, wherever you are on the parenthood path. Come check us out at www.arrowbirth.com.
The Breastfeeding Center of Greater Washington
http://www.breastfeedingcenter.org/
2141 K Street NW, Suite 3 Washington, DC 20037
(202) 293 - 5182
The Breastfeeding Center offers a variety of free and low-cost classes taught by experienced IBCLCs or highly qualified instructors. All classes provide a supportive environment to not only get your breastfeeding related questions answered but also meet other mothers.
Sometimes what you need is one-on-one support. For that, the Center offers prenatal, lactation, and follow-up consultations with experienced IBCLCs that can take place in our office or at your home. Phone consultations are also available.
The Breastfeeding Center also houses a fully stocked boutique, complete with nursing bras, nursing clothes, breastfeeding supplies, breast pumps and accessories, slings and carriers and much, much more. Their staff is highly trained and well versed in all of the products they carry so that they can make your shopping simple and get you exactly what you need.
The Center hosts several outreach programs, including serving as a Milk Depot for the Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin.
Jenn Carlson
Birth and Postpartum Doula, Breastfeeding Counselor
Prodigious Birth Services
www.prodigiousbirth.com
www.facebook.com/ProdigiousBirthServices
Cell 703-629-1601
jenncarlson@mail.com
Welcome to Prodigious Birth Services. My goal is to be open to all clientele so that in addition to supporting natural-minded women, I can also offer objective support to women who are more medical-minded. I am committed to being whatever my clients need to help them achieve the pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding experience that they want. I'm knowledgeable in virtually all variations of birth including high-risk pregnancies, twins, breech birth, induction of labor, and cesareans.
Sarah Early
sarah@lactationroom.com
301-529-5433
https://lactationroom.com/
Children's National Lactation Services
https://childrensnational.org/visit/resources-for-families/family-services/lactation-services
FAMILY WAYS - Rachel Carbonneau, Director
(301) 412-2976
info@family-ways.com
http://www.family-ways.com
FAMILY WAYS is dedicated to serving the needs of families on a journey through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. We offer a variety of services tailored to support the whole family -- our well trained and experienced staff offer birth and postpartum doula services, childbirth education, placenta encapsulation, breastfeeding support, support groups, and a variety of workshops and classes designed to ease the transition into familyhood.
Intuitive Parenting – Kim Hawley
Childbirth Educator, Lactation Educator Counselor, Infant Sleep Educator, MA, MPH
intuitiveparentingdc@gmail.com, intuitiveparentingdc.com
I provide group and private education to help expecting and new parents feel empowered and prepared for childbirth, breastfeeding, sleep, and early parenting. My prenatal classes include childbirth education series, prenatal breastfeeding classes, and classes on understanding infant sleep. I also offer support to breastfeeding parents as they prepare to return to work as well as gentle, holistic coaching on family sleep. I am passionate about supporting families, in all the diverse forms they take, as they navigate the joys and challenges of becoming parents. There are many ways to respectfully birth, feed, and parent your baby. I believe parents feel most empowered when they are given factual information and encouraged to listen to their instincts. This
allows them to make the best decision for their family.
La Leche League:
Mother-to-mother support group meetings, free phone and email support provided by trained volunteer leaders.
Meeting times and locations, and leader contact information:
La Leche League of MD, DE, and DC: http://www.lllofmd-de-dc.org
La Leche League of Virginia and West Virginia: http://lllvawv.org/
LLL Helpline- Free 24 hour phone support: 1-877-4-LA-LECHE
Katy Linda, IBCLC, RLC
www.katylinda.com
katy@bfden.com
410-929-2455
Serving Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County & Harford County
Whether you're looking for prenatal or postnatal support I am here to help. I want to help you meet your breastfeeding goals, whether that is to breastfeed your baby for weeks, months, or years. Through group classes, private prenatal breastfeeding classes, and in home consultations I can help you through your unique situation and assist you in developing a plan that will work for you and your family.
Metropolitan Breastfeeding
Kathleen McCue, DNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC-RLC
support@metropolitanbreastfeeding.com
www.metropolitanbreastfeeding.com
301-943-9293
4927 Auburn Ave, Suite 100, Bethesda, MD 20814
Metropolitan Breastfeeding is the largest and most experienced Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants’ business in Maryland. Our board certified lactation consultants have extensive training and experience in all aspects of the breastfeeding process including anatomy of the breast, physiology of lactation, biochemistry of human milk, management of the mother/infant nursing couple, maternal/infant nutrition, and more! Our mission is to promote and encourage the breastfeeding experience. Our goal is to provide sound advice, education, and emotional support for breastfeeding mothers. We recognize that each family is unique, and we work with the individual needs of each, helping them set and achieve their own personal goals, so that they can enjoy the breastfeeding relationship.
Metropolitan Breastfeeding serves families in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. We offer home and office visits, classes, an array of hospital grade breast pump rentals, baby weight monitoring scales, nursing bras and tanks, organic motherlove products, natural products to increase milk supply, a wide variety of breast pumping supplies and spare parts, resources, and much more!
NOVA Birth Partners
http://www.novabirthpartners.com
4200A Technology Court, Chantilly, VA
571-406-7705
IBCLC Lactation Support
We are a collaborative care practice with reputable, experienced Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) available to serve you and your growing family. We offer prenatal consultations, latch assistance, and breastfeeding classes and workshops. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your needs!
Now offering:
- Breastfeeding help
- Pumping education and support
- Help with issues concerning baby's weight
Hospital-Based Lactation Services:
Georgetown University Lactation Services
parentingservices@gunet.georgetown.edu
http://www.georgetownuniversityhospital.org/body_dept.cfm?id=1583
202-444-2178
Warm line: 202-444-6455 (4-MILK)
Outpatient lactation consults, mothers’ support group, pump and equipment rental and sale, breastfeeding and other parenting, pregnancy, and birth classes.
Holy Cross Hospital Lactation Services
http://www.holycrosshealth.org/svc_maternity_lactation.html
1500 Forest Glen Rd.
Silver Spring, MD
24-hour warm line for breastfeeding questions: 301.754.7745
Pump rental available
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Lactation Services
http://www.shadygroveadventisthospital.com/SGAH/services/maternity/lactation-services/#Lactation-Services
240-826-MOMS (6667)
9901 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Mothers’ support group, telephone help, lactation consults, pump rental, and sale of pumps and other breastfeeding supplies.
Sibley Memorial Hospital Lactation Services
http://www.sibley.org/labor_and_delivery/lactation_services.aspx
(202) 243-2321
5255 Loughboro Road, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
Pre- and postnatal lactation consults, pump rental, sale of pump and breastfeeding supplies.
Gentle Bodywork for Breastfeeding Issues
Nyle MacFarlane, MS, OTR/L
nyle@bluenyletherapy.com
301-768-0741
Takoma Park, MD
I am an Occupational Therapist, a John F. Barnes Myofascial Release practitioner, a Craniofascial Therapist, and a mom of two young girls. I have dealt with the struggles of trying to nurse a baby who suffers from severe reflux and breastfeeding issues, while attempting to hold it together with less than 3 hours of sleep. I have treated babies with reflux, breastfeeding problems, and developmental disabilities and their mommies. My methods are gentle, effective, and can have long-lasting effects. Because I understand how hard it is just to get dressed and get out of the door sometimes, I will come to your home and can treat both mother and baby. I will also teach you safe and effective techniques for helping yourself and your baby, in order to continue your healing.
For more information on these unique approaches to therapy, please visit www.myofascialrelease.com and www.gillespieapproach.com
Listing of LGBT friendly IBCLCs around the world
Here you will find listings of LGBT friendly providers around the world. This is a listing of Lactation Consultants and breastfeeding support professionals. Listings for Midwives, Doula's, Childbirth Educators and HCP's will be coming soon.
Amber Allgaier, IBCLC
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, In-home breastfeeding support
Serving families in Washington D.C. and northern Virginia
703.868.9466
amber@motheringthemom.com
www.motheringthemom.com
As new mothers, few of us are fully prepared for how profound and demanding our new role is. These early days are often filled with questions and concerns. Support and guidance from a skilled lactation consultant can make all the difference as babies learn the new skill of breastfeeding.
We offer private, in-home breastfeeding consultations from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant to help you and your baby when questions or difficulties arise.
We offer patience, empathy, and expert guidance to help you meet your baby’s needs. We will help you succeed as a mother regardless of the course of your breastfeeding journey. We respect and honor the individual circumstances, needs, and goals of each mother and family. We use our training and our experience with over a thousand new families to help you and your baby thrive.
We specialize in: latch, positioning, engorgement, plugged ducts & mastitis, slow weight gain, low milk supply, supplementation, breast refusal, pumping, returning to work, and more!!
April Anderson
april.anderson@nationaltherapy.com
202-470-4185
April Anderson, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the DC metro area. She has experience working with children with a variety of speech and language disorders, although has developed a special interest in children with feeding disorders. April has worked with infants and children of all ages both at home and in the clinic with feeding and swallowing issues such as accepting different textures, transitioning to solids, correcting oral motor difficulties, and children diagnosed with tongue ties, as well as infants with special needs like cleft palate, feeding tubes, autism, and children with Down syndrome. April is also a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and helps educate and support families with a variety of breastfeeding needs. She loves to work with families as they work through their breastfeeding issues, whether those issues are a simple as helping latch in the first few weeks after birth or as complex as introducing breastfeeding to a previously tube-fed child. She currently supervises the Feeding Clinic at National Language Therapy Center, located in Washington, DC. She has been published in the Washington Parent magazine and written for the American Speech Language Hearing Association’s (ASHA) Leader Blog. April hosts a blog titled “Table Blues” and hopes to help families everywhere discover the melody in mealtime.
Arrow Birth
www.arrowbirth.com
support@arrowbirth.com
Arrow Birth is a virtual childbirth education and 1:1 support platform for expecting and young parents.
Founded by Certified Doulas, Arrow’s experience-driven solution is three-fold, 1.) innovative online childbirth education, 2.) 1:1 video support sessions and 3.) giving back to save mothers and babies lives worldwide. We’re a value-driven company.
Our virtual childbirth and parenting course offers 15 hours of valuable content taught, interview-style, by OBs, Midwives, Doulas, Lactation Consultants, Pediatricians, Psychiatrists, Anesthesiologists and more. Finally, you’ll hear valuable information from the expert themselves!
Our network of certified professionals are available on-demand and offer 1:1 expert support on topics such as fertility, childbirth, breastfeeding, baby sleep, back to work and more. The village actually exists!
Every purchase funds valuable organizations focused on reducing the maternal mortality rate through life-saving education, supplies and medications in critical need areas. Giving is intentionally woven into Arrow's framework.
We’d love to help you out, wherever you are on the parenthood path. Come check us out at www.arrowbirth.com.
The Breastfeeding Center of Greater Washington
http://www.breastfeedingcenter.org/
2141 K Street NW, Suite 3 Washington, DC 20037
(202) 293 - 5182
The Breastfeeding Center offers a variety of free and low-cost classes taught by experienced IBCLCs or highly qualified instructors. All classes provide a supportive environment to not only get your breastfeeding related questions answered but also meet other mothers.
Sometimes what you need is one-on-one support. For that, the Center offers prenatal, lactation, and follow-up consultations with experienced IBCLCs that can take place in our office or at your home. Phone consultations are also available.
The Breastfeeding Center also houses a fully stocked boutique, complete with nursing bras, nursing clothes, breastfeeding supplies, breast pumps and accessories, slings and carriers and much, much more. Their staff is highly trained and well versed in all of the products they carry so that they can make your shopping simple and get you exactly what you need.
The Center hosts several outreach programs, including serving as a Milk Depot for the Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin.
Jenn Carlson
Birth and Postpartum Doula, Breastfeeding Counselor
Prodigious Birth Services
www.prodigiousbirth.com
www.facebook.com/ProdigiousBirthServices
Cell 703-629-1601
jenncarlson@mail.com
Welcome to Prodigious Birth Services. My goal is to be open to all clientele so that in addition to supporting natural-minded women, I can also offer objective support to women who are more medical-minded. I am committed to being whatever my clients need to help them achieve the pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding experience that they want. I'm knowledgeable in virtually all variations of birth including high-risk pregnancies, twins, breech birth, induction of labor, and cesareans.
Sarah Early
sarah@lactationroom.com
301-529-5433
https://lactationroom.com/
Children's National Lactation Services
https://childrensnational.org/visit/resources-for-families/family-services/lactation-services
FAMILY WAYS - Rachel Carbonneau, Director
(301) 412-2976
info@family-ways.com
http://www.family-ways.com
FAMILY WAYS is dedicated to serving the needs of families on a journey through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. We offer a variety of services tailored to support the whole family -- our well trained and experienced staff offer birth and postpartum doula services, childbirth education, placenta encapsulation, breastfeeding support, support groups, and a variety of workshops and classes designed to ease the transition into familyhood.
Intuitive Parenting – Kim Hawley
Childbirth Educator, Lactation Educator Counselor, Infant Sleep Educator, MA, MPH
intuitiveparentingdc@gmail.com, intuitiveparentingdc.com
I provide group and private education to help expecting and new parents feel empowered and prepared for childbirth, breastfeeding, sleep, and early parenting. My prenatal classes include childbirth education series, prenatal breastfeeding classes, and classes on understanding infant sleep. I also offer support to breastfeeding parents as they prepare to return to work as well as gentle, holistic coaching on family sleep. I am passionate about supporting families, in all the diverse forms they take, as they navigate the joys and challenges of becoming parents. There are many ways to respectfully birth, feed, and parent your baby. I believe parents feel most empowered when they are given factual information and encouraged to listen to their instincts. This
allows them to make the best decision for their family.
La Leche League:
Mother-to-mother support group meetings, free phone and email support provided by trained volunteer leaders.
Meeting times and locations, and leader contact information:
La Leche League of MD, DE, and DC: http://www.lllofmd-de-dc.org
La Leche League of Virginia and West Virginia: http://lllvawv.org/
LLL Helpline- Free 24 hour phone support: 1-877-4-LA-LECHE
Katy Linda, IBCLC, RLC
www.katylinda.com
katy@bfden.com
410-929-2455
Serving Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County & Harford County
Whether you're looking for prenatal or postnatal support I am here to help. I want to help you meet your breastfeeding goals, whether that is to breastfeed your baby for weeks, months, or years. Through group classes, private prenatal breastfeeding classes, and in home consultations I can help you through your unique situation and assist you in developing a plan that will work for you and your family.
Metropolitan Breastfeeding
Kathleen McCue, DNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC-RLC
support@metropolitanbreastfeeding.com
www.metropolitanbreastfeeding.com
301-943-9293
4927 Auburn Ave, Suite 100, Bethesda, MD 20814
Metropolitan Breastfeeding is the largest and most experienced Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants’ business in Maryland. Our board certified lactation consultants have extensive training and experience in all aspects of the breastfeeding process including anatomy of the breast, physiology of lactation, biochemistry of human milk, management of the mother/infant nursing couple, maternal/infant nutrition, and more! Our mission is to promote and encourage the breastfeeding experience. Our goal is to provide sound advice, education, and emotional support for breastfeeding mothers. We recognize that each family is unique, and we work with the individual needs of each, helping them set and achieve their own personal goals, so that they can enjoy the breastfeeding relationship.
Metropolitan Breastfeeding serves families in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. We offer home and office visits, classes, an array of hospital grade breast pump rentals, baby weight monitoring scales, nursing bras and tanks, organic motherlove products, natural products to increase milk supply, a wide variety of breast pumping supplies and spare parts, resources, and much more!
NOVA Birth Partners
http://www.novabirthpartners.com
4200A Technology Court, Chantilly, VA
571-406-7705
IBCLC Lactation Support
We are a collaborative care practice with reputable, experienced Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) available to serve you and your growing family. We offer prenatal consultations, latch assistance, and breastfeeding classes and workshops. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your needs!
Now offering:
- Breastfeeding help
- Pumping education and support
- Help with issues concerning baby's weight
Hospital-Based Lactation Services:
Georgetown University Lactation Services
parentingservices@gunet.georgetown.edu
http://www.georgetownuniversityhospital.org/body_dept.cfm?id=1583
202-444-2178
Warm line: 202-444-6455 (4-MILK)
Outpatient lactation consults, mothers’ support group, pump and equipment rental and sale, breastfeeding and other parenting, pregnancy, and birth classes.
Holy Cross Hospital Lactation Services
http://www.holycrosshealth.org/svc_maternity_lactation.html
1500 Forest Glen Rd.
Silver Spring, MD
24-hour warm line for breastfeeding questions: 301.754.7745
Pump rental available
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Lactation Services
http://www.shadygroveadventisthospital.com/SGAH/services/maternity/lactation-services/#Lactation-Services
240-826-MOMS (6667)
9901 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Mothers’ support group, telephone help, lactation consults, pump rental, and sale of pumps and other breastfeeding supplies.
Sibley Memorial Hospital Lactation Services
http://www.sibley.org/labor_and_delivery/lactation_services.aspx
(202) 243-2321
5255 Loughboro Road, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
Pre- and postnatal lactation consults, pump rental, sale of pump and breastfeeding supplies.
Gentle Bodywork for Breastfeeding Issues
Nyle MacFarlane, MS, OTR/L
nyle@bluenyletherapy.com
301-768-0741
Takoma Park, MD
I am an Occupational Therapist, a John F. Barnes Myofascial Release practitioner, a Craniofascial Therapist, and a mom of two young girls. I have dealt with the struggles of trying to nurse a baby who suffers from severe reflux and breastfeeding issues, while attempting to hold it together with less than 3 hours of sleep. I have treated babies with reflux, breastfeeding problems, and developmental disabilities and their mommies. My methods are gentle, effective, and can have long-lasting effects. Because I understand how hard it is just to get dressed and get out of the door sometimes, I will come to your home and can treat both mother and baby. I will also teach you safe and effective techniques for helping yourself and your baby, in order to continue your healing.
For more information on these unique approaches to therapy, please visit www.myofascialrelease.com and www.gillespieapproach.com
Listing of LGBT friendly IBCLCs around the world
Here you will find listings of LGBT friendly providers around the world. This is a listing of Lactation Consultants and breastfeeding support professionals. Listings for Midwives, Doula's, Childbirth Educators and HCP's will be coming soon.
