Breastfeeding Consultation

Breastfeeding is one of the most important decisions you will make for your baby. Inova is fully committed to offering comprehensive lactation services and support at each of our birth centers to assist mothers. Support is especially important and helpful in special medical situations such as breastfeeding a premature or sick newborn. We Can Help with Your Breastfeeding Concerns Breastfeeding Medicine can assist with many breastfeeding related issues that mothers may face, including: Latch difficulty Infant slow weight gain Tongue-tie assessment and frenotomy Low milk production Oversupply, engorgement or plugged milk ducts Nipple pain or injury Breast and nipple infections Prematurity Feeding of twins/multiples Weaning Breastfeeding following maternal breast surgery Pumping and/or returning to work Inducing lactation for adoption Hospital Lactation Consultations and Boutiques For more information about breastfeeding consultation services at Inova, see details below: Lactation Services at Inova Women's Hospital/Inova Children's Hospital - 703-776-6455 Inova Alexandria Hospital Birthing Center - Breastfeeding Support - 703-504-7867 Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Lactation Center and Boutique - 703-391-3908 Inova Loudoun Hospital Lactation Center and Boutique - 703-858-8072 Breastfeeding Medicine Service (Outpatient) The Breastfeeding Medicine Program at Inova OB-GYN in Falls Church combines expert clinical experience with dedicated, personalized care to allow each mother to find the best version of breastfeeding success for herself and her baby. Learn more