Lactation – Potomac Pediatrics| Rockville, MD

Breastfeeding has tremendous benefits for infants and parents, alike. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of your baby’s life and continued breastfeeding with complimentary foods for at least 2 years and beyond as mutually desired. Breastfeeding, however, can be a challenge for some families. At Potomac Pediatrics, we are lucky to have two outstanding Lactation Consultants who can help you along this infant feeding journey..

Meet our lactation consultants

Services offered by our lactation consultant include:

Office Consultations
Telemedicine Visits
Phone Support
E-mail Support
Support Group moderated by our lactation consultants

Topics that our lactation consultants can help with:

Poor infant weight gain
Latch difficulty
Nipple preference
Nipple soreness
Low milk supply
Pumping
Engorgement
Plugged ducts
Mastitis
Feeding development in premature infants
Feeding multiples
Returning to work
Weaning and food transition
Bottle feeding
Other complications

Groups times and topics

Mondays at 12:30 – The Baby Brunch with Charnise Littles
- Discuss newborn feeding and support with our LC, Charnise, while celebrating successes and working through challenges with other newborn moms

Wednesdays at 10:00am – Navigating Baby’s First Year Series with Maureen Mills
- Every Wednesday Maureen helps moms master a rotating set of topics from baby’s first year of life. Current topics include:
  - 1st Wednesday of the month: Sleep
  - 2nd: Newborn feeding
  - 3rd: Feeding after the newborn stage
  - 4th: Back to work transition
  - New sessions added by request!

Self-schedule for group sessions here!

Consultation Fees:

Our lactation consultants are credentialed with our insurance carriers. All in-office visits, telehealth visits, and group sessions will be billed to the mother’s insurance plan. Co-pays and deductibles may apply.

If lactation services are not included in your insurance plan, fees are as follows:

Initial Comprehensive Consultation (60 minutes): $125.00
Follow-up Consultation 30-minutes: $50.00
If you need to cancel or reschedule your scheduled appointment, we ask that you provide us with a 24-hour notice or you will be subject to a $50.00 late cancellation fee.

Helpful Resources:

Make an appointment!

For individual in-office appointments or televisits request an appointment through our online system or by calling us at (301) 279-6750.

For groups click here to self-schedule

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Preparing for your private consultation:

Feed your baby beforehand: Try to feed your baby an hour and a half before your appointment time. We would like for your baby to be interested in feeding during the consultation but not so hungry that they are hard to calm. If this is not possible, do not worry!

Feed yourself: Make sure you eat a good meal or snack before your meeting with the lactation consultant. This will help you feel your best and allow you to retain more information.

Bring back-up support: It is often helpful to have a support person present so you can learn together. This person can help you remember information discussed during your appointment.

Bring your infant feeding accessories: If you are routinely using any tools or want to learn about an accessory that you have bring those along as well. That can include nursing pillows, pumps, the haakaa, and nipple shields. We have additional supplies in our office if needed.