The Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington

The Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington Proudly providing prenatal, lactation, & postpartum support. Hate/judgmental speech is not welcome.

Our mission is to support families from pregnancy through the transitions of early parenthood with relationship-based care, evidence-based instruction and resources, and integrative health services for lactation and postpartum. We're here to help you navigate pregnancy, lactation, and postpartum with greater ease and joy, and give you the tools to make informed and empowered decisions that feel best for you and your family.

Worried your insurance no longer covers lactation visits? We’re still here—and still in-network. 💛✅ Aetna✅ United/GEHA✅ ...
07/14/2025

Worried your insurance no longer covers lactation visits? We’re still here—and still in-network. 💛

✅ Aetna
✅ United/GEHA
✅ BCBS/Carefirst
✅ DC Medicaid

We’ve heard that some providers (like TLN) are no longer accepting certain plans, and we want to reassure you: that doesn’t apply to us. If you’ve got questions about your benefits, just reach out—we’re happy to help.

📲 Text us (202-293-5182) or click the link in bio to book or confirm your coverage.

Your body is changing, and so should your bra! Support, comfort, and the perfect fit for every stage of motherhood.  💕  ...
02/26/2025

Your body is changing, and so should your bra! Support, comfort, and the perfect fit for every stage of motherhood. 💕

Who's winning?? (Spoiler: definitely not your shirt...) 🤷‍♀️
02/21/2025

Who's winning?? (Spoiler: definitely not your shirt...) 🤷‍♀️

Highlighting one of our regular offerings today that may be more acutely needed by many of our clients right now - Navig...
01/29/2025

Highlighting one of our regular offerings today that may be more acutely needed by many of our clients right now - Navigating Stress and Anxiety (specifically as a new parent or parent-to-be).

We offer this FREE support group monthly, on the 1st Thursday of every month at 11:30am. Our facilitator, Tamika Harris, IBCLC and PMC-H, offers a safe, judgment-free online space to share, connect, and learn coping strategies for managing stress and anxiety. Virtually every parent experiences moments of anxiety or emotional distress at some point—you’re not alone! Especially in these uncertain and turbulent times! Our focus is on emotional support, skills for coping, and managing stress. Babies—inclusive of all ways in which you have chosen to feed them—are always welcome.

Next virtual support group in Thursday, February 6th at 11:30am. Sign up at breastfeedingcenter.org/ourclasses

Sign up online at breastfeedingcenter.org/classes and join us at beforehand at 11 for a special free Your Rights at Work...
01/28/2025

Sign up online at breastfeedingcenter.org/classes and join us at beforehand at 11 for a special free Your Rights at Work discussion by

It’s no secret that the past week+ has brought dizzying changes, leaving many families in our communities impacted and grappling with the implications of recent executive orders. As an independent nonprofit not reliant on government funding, we are grateful to be able to continue our work mostly unaffected. We also recognize the profound challenges these changes bring to parents, and we feel a deep responsibility to provide additional support where we can.

In response, we are introducing a special FREE class for federal employees affected by the return-to-office orders:

Returning to the Office While Nursing/Pumping

This special FREE offering is designed for federal employees who are being required to return to the office. The class focuses on techniques to make this transition easier for you and your baby. Topics include:
-Logistics and timing of pumping sessions.
-Addressing supply concerns.
-Planning where you will pump and ensuring appropriate equipment.
-Milk storage strategies.
-Techniques to maximize pumping volume.

We will also hold space for questions and provide an opportunity to process the emotional impact of returning to the office after potentially many months of working from home. One-on-one support is also available to provide personalized guidance.

At The Breastfeeding Center, we are here for you. We know that these times feel heavy and overwhelming, and we are committed to offering the resources, compassion, and encouragement that we can. Please know that you are not alone. Our team is here to walk alongside you, providing support and practical tools to help you and your family thrive, no matter what challenges you face. If there is anything we can do to help, please send us your ideas.

Today is the perfect day to make a difference for breastfeeding parents and their families. This Giving Tuesday, we're o...
12/03/2024

Today is the perfect day to make a difference for breastfeeding parents and their families. This Giving Tuesday, we're on a mission to ensure every parent has access to the resources and care they need to thrive. Thanks to a few generous donors, every dollar you give will be matched up to $2,000 which doubles your impact and empowers even more families!

As a special thank-you, your generosity will be celebrated on our Donor Recognition Wall, where your name will be added as a droplet in our window as a symbol of the love and support that fuels our community.💧🩵

Let’s make this Giving Tuesday special by supporting the families who need us most.

We are sending love to all the families impacted by the recent extreme weather. This video is truly so powerful!
10/17/2024

We are sending love to all the families impacted by the recent extreme weather. This video is truly so powerful!

195K likes, 3032 comments. “ sponsor us”

Breast milk, coined “liquid gold”, is hugely beneficial for babies, even when a baby isn’t exclusively nursing, but did ...
09/09/2024

Breast milk, coined “liquid gold”, is hugely beneficial for babies, even when a baby isn’t exclusively nursing, but did you know that nursing has many benefits to the parents as well? You may know that breast milk is composed of antibodies and such that protect babies from illness and promote healthy development, which is AMAZING 🤩 But have you heard of the benefits it gives the parent actually making the milk?! Want to learn more? Check out our blog, linked in bio!

Join us for an IN-PERSON class in Arlington at  on September 14th! Share with your pregnant friends 🤰🏼
09/04/2024

Join us for an IN-PERSON class in Arlington at on September 14th! Share with your pregnant friends 🤰🏼

1 Day till our Milk Made event! Join us tomorrow from 10am-2pm at the center for this family oriented event! Free food, ...
08/17/2024

1 Day till our Milk Made event! Join us tomorrow from 10am-2pm at the center for this family oriented event! Free food, classes and so much more. Come celebrate with us ✨


Milk Made is officially 2 days away! Join us on Sunday, August 18th from 10am-2pm. This is a free event!!-Free food-Phot...
08/17/2024

Milk Made is officially 2 days away! Join us on Sunday, August 18th from 10am-2pm. This is a free event!!
-Free food
-Photo Shoots
-Yoga Sessions and More

Register today!


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Washington D.C., DC

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+12022935182

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