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 an outstanding Lactation Consultant who can help you along this infant feeding journey..

Meet our lactation consultant

Lactation services are offered by in-person appointment, virtual appointment, phone, and email!

Current services offered by our lactation consultant include:

Prenatal lactation consultations (In-person or virtual), discuss topics like:
- Preparing for breast/bottle feeding
- Discuss any barriers or worries about breastfeeding
- Navigating maternity leave and back-to-work planning
- Supplies for breast or bottle feeding
- Breast pump selection
Office Consultations with your newborn or infant (In-person or virtual), discuss topics like:
- 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

Newborn Support Group

1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 10:00am

3rd Floor Potomac Pediatrics Conference Room

Come join Maureen Mills, RN, IBCLC and get all your newborn/infant questions answered. Perfect for baby ages 0-6 months

Meet other mix and mingle with other moms with newborns and infants

Discuss topics including

Postpartum adjustment
Normal newborn behavior
Feeding your newborn
Napping and bedtime
Prep for mom going back to work

Discuss your infant feeding challenges with expert support and the challenges of caring for a newborn.

Please note that these are group lactation counseling sessions and your insurance will be billed. Co-pays and deductibles may apply

NO GROUP NOVEMBER 6th!!

Self-schedule for group sessions here!

Consultation Fees:

Our lactation consultant is 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.