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Address:
Garrett Co. Health Dept.
1025 Memorial Drive
Oakland, MD 21550

Main Phone:
301-334-7777
or 301-895-3111
FAX: 301-334-7701
See department pages for individual phone numbers

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International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) services are provided prenatally and while the infant is breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is encouraged because of its benefits to the infant, mother and society. Infants who are breastfed are less likely to develop health-related complications and require fewer hospitalizations.

Breastfeeding classes are held the third Thursday of each month, from 2-3:30 pm at the Garrett County Health Department.

Classroom is on the upper level, between WIC and Healthy Families offices. Call 301-334-7720 to sign up.

Bring a family member, friend, or anyone who wants to know more about breastfeeding. Dads are welcome - they can help!

Bring your breastfeeding questions about:

• going back to work or school
• breast surgery
• allergies
• tattoos or piercings
• feeding twins
• nursing bras
• bottles, pacifiers
• whatever is on your mind

Learn about:

• how mother's milk protects your baby
• getting off to a good start in the hospital
• ways to prevent soreness
• being sure baby is getting plenty of milk
• pumping-why, when and how
• storing pumped milk
• fitting nursing into your day (and night)
• when diet, medications or other issues may affect breastfeeding
• ways that family and friends can help
• where to find help when you need it

All material copyright Garrett County Health Department, 2000
Last Updated on: March 8, 2010