Babyguard Inc. for Babyproofing
1350 Beverly Road, #115
McLean, VA
703-821-1231
www.babyguard.com 
Specialty: Child Safety.
Description: Catalog sales and local installation of child safety products.

Best Fed Babies
270 Chelmsford Court
Sterling, VA
703-421-5200
Serving: Northern Virginia
Description: Lactation consulting, Medela Hollister product rentals, Doula services, Bravado Bras.

The Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington
2141 K Street, NW, #3
Washington, DC
202-293-5182 
www.breastfeedingcenter.org 
Specialty: Breastfeeding Services.
Description: Largest selection of nursing bras and breast pumps in the Washington area. Our Board Certified Consultants are available for consultation in home, office or by phone. We specialize in difficult situations.

Inova Alexandria Hospital
Lactation Center
4320 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA
703-504-7867 
www.inova.org  
Specialty: Breastfeeding Services.

Inova Fairfax Hospital
Breastfeeding Center
3300 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA
703-698-2515
www.inova.org 
Specialty: Breastfeeding Services.

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Lactation Consultants
3600 Joseph Siewick Drive
Fairfax, VA
703-391-3908
www.inova.org 
Specialty: Breastfeeding Services.

Love 'N Care
410-732-5870 
loisecker@aol.com 
www.lovencaredoula.com 
Serving: Maryland, Northern Virginia & Washington, DC.
Description: Certified lactation counselor,
antepartum & postpartum services, in-home mother & baby care, postpartum doulas, baby nurses, nannies & mothers' helper.

The Maternity Center
6506 Bells Mill Road
Bethesda, MD
301-530-3300
www.maternitycenter.com 
Specialty: Birthing Center.
Description: "The Motherhood Experience" a free weekly seminar about how to get the most out of your childbirth experience. Birth center births or hospital deliveries.

Mother & Baby Matters
11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 305
Reston, VA
703-620-3323
Specialty: Breastfeeding Services.
Description: Private in-home consultation/education visits available with lactation consultant doulas who specialize in breastfeeding and childbirth educators.

The Physician & Midwife Collaborative Practice, P.C.
2616 Sherwood Hall Lane
Alexandria, VA
703-780-6900
4660 Kenmore Avenue
Alexandria, VA
703-370-4300
www.physiciansandsmidwives.com 
Specialty: Midwives.
Description: Offering a full scope of OB-GYN services. If you would like to be listened to, as well as cared for, please call now.

Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Lactation Services
301-279-6667
Specialty: Breastfeeding Services.
Description: Prenatal breast assessment and consultation, prenatal breastfeeding classes, comprehensive breastfeeding support & much more.

Other Resources

www.aap.org/family/brstguid.htm - An informative web site from the American Academy of Pediatrics with tips and resources.

www.babiestoday.com/breastfeeding/index.html  - A variety of articles, Q & A, and book recommendations. Includes a discussion board, email list and word search.

www.babycenter.com/breastfeeding/ - 
Offering articles and support.

www.bflrc.com - Bright Future Lactation Resource Centre: Supporting the People Who Support Breastfeeding.

www.birthworks.org - Featuring helpful books and videos.

www.thelaboroflove.com  - Your Pregnancy and Parenting Support Center.

www.lactinv.com/index.html - Breast pumps and supplies. Changing the World...One Breastfed Baby at a Time.

www.lalecheleague.org - Advice and support on many aspects of breastfeeding from La Leche League.

www.lllofmd-de-dc.org -  La Leche League of Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia

www.mayohealth.org - Articles and information about breastfeeding.

www.medela.com - Breast pumps and nursing bras from Medela Inc.

www.mothercare.com - The Complete Catalog and Website for the Nursing Mother, beautiful clothing designed especially for nursing mothers.

www.nursingmother.com - Find information on breastfeeding, infant nutrition, tips on solving baby feeding problems, and more.

www.parentsplace.com/expert/lactation/ - Find extensive resources related to breastfeeding including information for working mothers, mothers of preemies, and weaning.

www.pediatrics.org - Find articles about breastfeeding from American Academy of Pediatrics.

www.seldomfar.com/nurturing/ - Support and encouragement for mothers and families to follow their instincts when parenting their children.

www.who.int/child-adolescent-health/NUTRITION - Articles and information for breastfeeding moms.

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