The Center for Breastfeeding at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center provides education and support to patients and the community around lactation and breastfeeding.
Services include:
- Pump and supply sales
- Postpartum counseling
- Breastfeeding consultation (outpatient and inpatient)
During your hospital stay, on staff International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) will be available to assist you with breastfeeding. After discharge, you can reach our lactation help hotline at 410-502-3221.
Breastfeeding Resources for New Moms
Breastfeeding is a journey for both mom and baby. Below are a few helpful resources that address common questions or concerns.
Meet the Director
Deborah Lang, RN, MSN, IBCLC, a board-certified lactation consultant, has worked the last forty years as a nurse and lactation consultant. She has developed three lactation consultant practices at Howard County General Hospital, Johns Hopkins Hospital and currently at Johns Hopkins Bayview. In her role as lactation consultant coordinator, she has written, taught and developed lactation training for student nurses, medical students and fellow nurses at Johns Hopkins Hospital. In addition, she has developed prenatal breastfeeding classes, outpatient clinic visits and mother support groups. She is also heavily involved in community outreach, helping to launch the Maryland Breastfeeding Coalition.