More than 80 percent of new mothers at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital breastfeed their babies.

At Sentara Martha Jefferson, International Board Certified Lactation Consultants are available to new mothers every day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our lactation consultants also provide one-on-one outpatient lactation consults to assist you and your baby with successful breastfeeding after you’ve gone home.

Many new mothers have additional questions as they embark on their breastfeeding journey, and the experts at Sentara Martha Jefferson are available to help. The first step is to sign up for one of our free breastfeeding classes. For breastfeeding support please call 434-654-8440.