Lactation Services and Breastfeeding at GBMC

Continued support after mom and baby go home

GBMC offers a telephone "Warmline" (443-849-3428), seven days a week, 365 days a year. Breastfeeding related questions and advice are offered at no fee. The Warmline receives more than 8,000 breastfeeding related calls per year. They deal with questions on a wide variety of issues, such as medication while breastfeeding, returning to work, and weaning. Outpatient lactation consultations are offered for a fee, with an appointment made in advance.

The Parent Connection Store offers a lactation support program that provides education, equipment rentals, breastfeeding products and nursing bras. Breastfeeding classes are offered to explore the physical and emotional aspects of breastfeeding, offer techniques and address problems such as latching on and adequate milk supply. The knowledgeable and caring staff is available to answer questions and provide support to new parents.

In-person fee for service lactation consultations are available. If you or your baby have any signs or symptoms of illness, your consultation will need to be rescheduled. Registration and payment must be processed prior to your scheduled appointment. Refunds will not be processed without prior 24 hour confirmed notice. Please call 443-849-3428 to speak to a lactation consultant. 

To register for a lactation consultation, click here. 

Free Lactation Support Group, In person every Tuesday, 10:00 -11:00 a.m. To register for the Support Group, click here

Storage Guidelines for Freshly Expressed or Pumped Breast Milk

Tips: Never thaw or heat breast milk in the microwave. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, place in warm water, or use a bottle warmer. Thawed milk must be used within 24 hours.