Holiday Hours

With the exception of Inova hospitals, Inova Emergency Care and Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care, all Inova outpatient offices will be closed for the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays – Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Some Inova care sites have additional closures for the holidays, which will be noted on the relevant location pages. 

Breastfeeding is one of the most important decisions you will make for yourself and your baby. The International Board Certified Lactation Consultants® (IBCLCs) at Inova Women's Hospital are here to help you succeed and make breastfeeding a satisfying experience.

Prenatal breastfeeding services

Lactation services during your stay

  • Bedside breastfeeding evaluations and problem solving as needed
  • Neonatal intensive care nursery visits for premature infants or infants with special needs
  • Multidisciplinary team approach to breastfeeding issues with your obstetrician/nurse

Outpatient breastfeeding services

  • In-person breastfeeding support group and latch checks
    • Tuesdays 2 – 3 p.m.
      • Classes takes place in a group setting. Females only please.
      • Participation is free and registration is not required.
      • Mothers can meet on the 5th floor lobby of the women’s and children’s tower.
      • Parking in the Green garage is complimentary.
    • Patients can attend for a collaborative group discussion with other breastfeeding mothers which is facilitated by a lactation consultant. Scales are available for self-conducted weighted feeds. Basic latch checks are available.    
  • Lactation consultation with certified IBCLC Registered Nurse available by appointment in the Women's Boutique. A service fee applies. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 703-776-6455.
    • Infant weight check
    • Breast evaluation
    • Latch evaluation
    • Lactation success planning
  • Virtual breastfeeding support group – meets every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Email childbirtheducation@inova.org for the link.
  • Lactation phone support – Please leave a detailed message on our Lactation Warm Line by calling 703-776-4402.
  • Hospital-grade breast pump rentals in the Women's Boutique
  • Nursing bra fittings in the Women's Boutique
  • Patients with complex breastfeeding and lactation issues will be referred to Inova Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine