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Arlington Hospital
Mom's Group
1701 N George Mason Drive
Arlington VA 22205
703-558-6507
website
This is great "free" group that meets twice a month. It caters to mothers with babies 6-weeks to 6 months old. Moms have raved about this group and insist it is where they met some close friends during those first frenzied months of motherhood.
Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington
2141 K Street NW
Washington DC 20037
202-293-5182
www.breastfeedingcenter.org/
The verdict is in, EXCELLENT! This is the word I most hear when women describe the Breastfeeding Center of Greater Washington. The classes are free and come loaded with information. The location also offers and endless offering of supplies for the breastfeeding mother. They will even size you for a nursing bra. Take that Victoria Secret! Classes fill up fast. Get there in plenty of time to get a good seat. Noteworthy, visitors to the location LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Pat Shelly. She is a miracle worker for moms who are having trouble with breastfeeding.
Holy Cross Hospital
(Lactation Center)
1500 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring MD 20910
301-754-7745
website
Helpful, friendly staff that offers a number of classes from breastfeeding to childbirth.
INOVA Health System
Northern VA
www.inova.org/
For those who aren't familiar with the INOVA health system, they are the largest in Northern Virginia. The flagship hospital "INOVA Fairfax" offers a trauma center, a top of the line neo-natal unit and is normally in the US Top 10 for annual birth and deliveries. This is a lean-mean baby machine for local woman. As one would expect, they offer a wide variety of classes for expectant and new moms. Most moms that I have spoken with absolutely feel in the love with the classes and counselors. Noteworthy, you will get solid advice from trained professionals, but some local moms have warned that it depends on your instructor. To assist with your search, I would recommend calling to find out more information before you sign up for any classes.
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Northern Virgnia Lacation Consultants
10721 Main Street, Bldg 2 Ste 2300
Fairfax VA 22030
703-425-2229
website
If you are looking for a "friend" to guide you through the early stages of breastfeeding you have come to the right place. Northern VA Lactation has become the place to go to in Fairfax. The founder, Josie Tullo, has put together a warm staff and a user friendly program to help those who are desperate for help. Not to be graphic, but even with bleeding nipples, lack of latching and many more issues have all been resolved with the help of this center. Noteworthy, the center offers reasonable rates on breast pumps, nursing bras and more. The biggest attraction is the staff!
Parent Encouragement Program
Classes Throughout DC Metro Area
301-929-8824
http://www.PEPparent.org
The Parent Encouragement Program (PEP) has been offering positive parenting education and support to parents throughout the DC area for 26 years. We're based in Kensington and offer programs throughout Montgomery County Maryland, Northern Virginia and Northwest DC.
Reston Hosptial
(Childbirth Education)
P.O. Box 1609
Springfield VA 22151
877-689-3627
www.rhcfamilycenter.com/
Informative classes and a warm staff. Locals rave about the childbirth classes.
Sibley Memorial Hopital
5255 Memorial Hospital
Washington DC 20016
202-537-4076
www.sibley.org/
Classes got a passing grade from local moms. There are a number of classes for expectant and new moms, but the support groups got the bigger nod.
The Maternity Center
6506 Bells Mill Road
Bethesda MD 20817
301-530-3300
www.maternitycenter.com/
This is a popular destination for all classes "baby". Most visitors see the location has an absolute utopia for breastfeeding advice and counseling. Noteworthy, The Maternity Center has a very popular "support group" for new moms. The attendees have lots of stories and words of encouragement for new moms embarking on the fascinating journey of "Parenthood".
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