MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is the "most breastfeeding-friendly facility" in Washington as recognized by the DC Breastfeeding Coalition. With International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC available, we provide full-service breastfeeding support that includes counseling, education, evidenced-based clinical management, as well as access to the purchasing and rental of breastfeeding equipment.
Services Provided
- Breastfeeding support in the hospital and community-wide can be provided through the "warm line" service at 202-444-6455 (4-MILK)
- Childbirth education classes
- Maternity Bedside Rounds
- Employee Pumping Room and Consultations
- Hospital-wide In-patient Coverage
- In-Service Education
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Management
- Pediatric Clinic (CYAS)
- Perinatal department tours
- Prenatal Breastfeeding Consultation, call the Lactation Center at 202-444-6455 for more information
- Access to purchase and rent breastfeeding equipment pumps
- Staffed by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) who provide evidence-based practice, education and support
Resources
Make an Appointment
For more information or to schedule an appointment with a women's health specialist, call our scheduling line or use the online request form below:
Phone: 855-546-0590
Find a Childbirth Education class.
More Information
Department Manager:
Natalie Lima-Garcia, RNC-OB, BSN, MPH
Phone: 202-444-4024
Fax: 202-444-3959
Pager: 202-405-2851
Location: Main Hospital Building, Second Floor, Room 2029
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
