Breastfeeding Services Overview
At Mamatoto Village, we offer breastfeeding parents a comfortable and supportive place to get the information and strategies needed to feel confident and successful during the breastfeeding experience.
We offer private office, home consultations, and telehealth visits with either a Certified Lactation Specialist or IBCLC depending on the severity of the situation.
Parents receiving their child through adoption, surrogacy, or a non-birth partner can have a breastfeeding relationship, and we can offer guidance in this area as well. Our lactation team can assist with a variety of needs, including:
- latching challenges
- low milk supply
- twins and preemies management
- concerns with infant weight gain
- oral assessment (lip and tongue tie)
- education and assistance with breast pumps
- sore nipples and breast pain
- returning to work
- introducing solids
- Induced lactation for non-birthing parents
- re-lactating
- introducing formula
- pumping
- bra fitting
Current Fees (prepaid in advance):
Booking information coming soon.
Our Commitment to Accessible Support
We realize that not all mothers who wish to breastfeed have insurance or are able to pay out of pocket. Following the bi-monthly Milkbar support group, we offer a limited number of appointments. Spaces are first come, first served, and registration and attendance at the Milkbar is required.
Book information coming soon!
Insurance
We routinely provide invoices to submit to your health plans for reimbursement. (We recommend that you call your health plan to find out information about whether you are covered for lactation consultation services.) FSA and HSA are accepted.
DC Medicaid Only: AmeriHealth, Amerigroup, MedStar Family Choice DC, and HSCSN members are covered 100%. Bring your insurance card and current state ID to your visit.
Hours of Availability:
Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Appointment onlySaturdays (3rd and 4th Saturday of the month)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Appointment only
Home Visits
Home Visits – Home visits are on a case-by-case basis. Please call us (202-248-3434) to discuss your needs if you require a home visit.
Travel Radius – Please contact us for an appointment. Home visits must be within a 10-mile radius of our office location and within D.C. or P.G. County, this includes Takoma Park.