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Lactation Program Services

Prenatal/Breastfeeding Education

Classes entitled "Breastfeeding and Return to Work" and "How to Get Started with Breastfeeding?" are taught at various locations on campus. The ideal time to attend class is in the third trimester of your pregnancy. Choose the class you would like to attend from the schedule below, or contact our Lactation Consultants to arrange lunchtime classes for your group or building.

Telephone Support while on Maternity Leave

Our Lactation Consultants provide support and problem solving over the phone during the critical first weeks that you're home with your new baby.

Return to Work Consultation

Approximately two weeks prior to returning to work you will receive a private consultation with the Lactation Consultants concerning how to collect and store your milk and other issues related to the transition back to work.

On Campus Lactation Rooms

Lactation rooms are available the following buildings on the main campus: (Note: It is necessary to register for the Lactation Program to use the Lactation Rooms.)

Off-site Lactation Rooms

Lactation rooms are available at 6001 and 6100 Executive Boulevard, Executive Plaza North, II Democracy, Rockledge II, 5625 Fisher's Lane, 10401 Fernwood Road, Buildings 426 and 535 on the Frederick campus, Poolesville, the Advanced Technology Center (Rockville), and the Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Montana. Each room is available for new mothers to collect their breast milk. Please review the Lactation Room Guidelines. You should contact the Lactation Consultants to schedule time to use the lactation rooms during the workday to minimize the disruption of your daily work routine.

Off Campus Lactation room locations: 10401 Fernwood Rd./3E06; Rockledge II/1013; Democracy II/1st fl; EPN/ 315; 2115 E. Jefferson St/ BB34; 6001 Executive Blvd/ 111; 6100 Executive Blvd/8th fl; 5625 Fisher’s Lane/1N17; ATC Bldg./228B; Poolsville Bldg. 110/112.

Frederick Lactation room locations : Bldg. 426/123; Bldg. 535/ 1105; VPP Bldg/ 331A.

(Note: It is necessary to register for the Lactation Program to use the Lactation Rooms.)

The rooms are equipped with Medela Lactina breast pumps. Use of the breast pumps is free, however you will need to purchase your own personal kit.

You must be enrolled in the Lactation Program in order to take advantage of these services. Simply send and e-mail with the registration form to our lactation consultant, balkamj@od.nih.gov. There is no charge for any of these services, although you will have to purchase your own kit to connect to the lactation room breast pumps.