Lactation Services at Mary Washington Healthcare

Valerie Lemelin, RN, and Donna R Rolle, RN, both started as nurses in labor and delivery before discovering a passion for helping new moms get started breastfeeding.

These certified lactation consultants had great information to share, including reasons to breastfeed, what you need to know about breast pumps, and tips for overcoming potential roadblocks. They even busted a couple of breastfeeding myths.

Here are a few of the resources mentioned in the podcast:

• NYTimes first two weeks article: https://www.nytimes.com/article/breastfeeding-newborn.html
• Breastfeeding laws in VA: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/breastfeeding/virginia-public-breastfeeding-law/
• Breastfeeding and the workplace: https://acluva.org/en/news/know-your-rights-breastfeeding-work-and-go

For more information, visit mybaby.mwhc.com.