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Breastfeeding resources in Alexandria

otoro98otoro98
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Does anyone know of informational classes or resources about breastfeeding for moms BEFORE they have their babies? Someone inquired with me about that, and I thought I would toss the question out there to you guys. I know there are Inova classes you can register for (which are probably aimed at moms with newborns, now that I think of it), as well as information from the La Leche league, but if you think of any other options in the area, will you let me know? Many thanks!
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Re: Breastfeeding resources in Alexandria

  • hollacehollace

    Not in Alexandria, but there is the breastfeeding center in DC

    https://www.breastfeedingcenter.org/

    otherwise, just the classes that hospitals offer on breastfeeding. 

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  • SofkaSofka

    when I was pregnant, our Mamistad group had an LC come and give us a BFing class, I think we each paid her $20 or $25.

     

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  • AJM796AJM796

    Breastfeeding Center or LLL meetings are my go to places. I actually wish I would have gone to a LLL meeting while I was pregnant...it would have been so much nicer to have those connections before.

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  • pixieprincsspixieprincss member

    LLL meetings (in addition to info like their website and The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding) are great for expecting moms.

    The Breastfeeding Center in DC.

    I think that any midwife/LC or doula/LC would be happy to consult on this.

    In terms of reading, there are books at the library on nursing plus great websites like https://www.drjacknewman.com/breastfeeding-help.asp and kellymom.

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  • babypants11babypants11 member
    I took a class at Arlington Hospital (Virginia Hospital Center)  on breastfeeding. I don't remember the name of the class, but the teacher was a lactation consultant/nurse named Susan Howard. I thought it was really helpful!
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