Kaiser Permanente
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Located in Washington, DC
Small Employer
Gold Level Health Care Provider Award
Kaiser Permanente's OBGYN practice, located in Georgetown, supports their
breastfeeding patients in a variety of different ways. In the patient rooms, they
display posters, pamphlets, pictures, and photographs of breastfeeding mothers.
They also have educational resources for parents to learn more about
breastfeeding, which they provide mothers during the beginning of their
pregnancy and during their 28-week appointment. Patients are allowed to nurse in
the patient rooms or there is also a designated lactation room available for a more
private setting. Prenatally, the office refers mothers to breastfeeding preparation
classes that occur in multiple Kaiser Permanente offices across the city. The office
has a direct relationship with the KP Pediatrics office that follows up with mothers
within 48 hours after discharge and will refer a mother to an onsite lactation
consultant if she is experiencing lactation issues. KP also has breast pumps
available that they provide to mothers, which staff directly distribute in the office
and provide instruction on how to use them.
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P.O. Box 29214, Washington, DC 20017 • Tel 202-470-2732 • email info@dcbfc.org
Medical Disclaimer: The information presented here is not intended to diagnose health problems, breastfeeding problems, or to take the place of professional medical care. If you have persistent breastfeeding problems, or if you have further questions, please consult your health care provider. The DC Breastfeeding Coalition does not share partnership with, or have any vested interest in, any of the businesses that may appear on this site, or sites that may be accessible by links herein contained.
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