Maryland Breasfeeding Resource Guide
Breastfeeding Classes


Allegany County
Where: Western Maryland Health System
2nd floor Auditorium
12500 Willowbrook Road
Cumberland, MD 21502
When: Monthly on Tuesday from 6:00-9:00 pm.
Cost: Free
Contact: To register for breastfeeding class, call WHMS Wellness Center at 240-964-8416.
Notes: This class teaches basic breastfeeding information and skills to increase confidence in nursing.


Anne Arundel County
Where: Anne Arundel Medical Center
2001 Medical Pkwy.
Annapolis, MD 21401
When: Date and time varies.
Cost: $30
Contact: Call 443-481-4000 to register for classes.
Notes: Classes are available on breastfeeding basics and for mothers who plan on going back to work.


Where: Special Beginnings Birth and Women's Center
1454 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd.
Arnold, MD 21012
When: Breastfeeding Basics class is held on 3rd Wednesday of month from 7:00-9:00 pm and Milk Expression Class is held on last Wednesday of month from 7:00-9:00 pm.
Cost: Free to clients, $10 for non-clients.
Contact: Call 443-569-4756 to register for classes.
Notes: Classes explore advantages of breastfeeding and other issues surrounding this feeding method.


Baltimore City
Where: Franklin Square Hospital Center
Crawford Conference Center
9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237
When: Classes held monthly on alternating weeknights at 6:30pm
Cost: $30/class (discounts may apply)
Contact: Call 1-888-74-OBTLC for information
Notes: Class on breastfeeding facts, myths and techniques taught by a board-certified lactation consultant.


Where: Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Physicians Pavilion East Conference Center
6701 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21204
When: Classes held twice a month on alternating Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00-9:30 pm
Cost: $35/couple
Contact: Register with parent education department 443-849-BABY (2229) or register online
Notes: The course includes physical and emotional aspects of lactation, positioning, breastfeeding techniques, troubleshooting (adequate milk supply, latching on, etc). The concept of supply and demand are presented. Measures to relieve common discomforts are discussed, and community resource links are provided. Videos, slides, and breast feeding model and pump presentations are given.


Where: Johns Hopkins Hospital
Halsted 201
600 N. Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21287
When: Classes held first Saturday of month from 9:00-11:00 am and third Wednesday of month from 2:00-4:00 pm
Cost: $50/class
Contact: Register for breastfeeding classes at 410-955-5088
Notes: Private classes can be pre-arranged


Where: Maryland General Hospital
827 Linden Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
When: ?
Cost: ?
Contact: To register for this class, call HealthLink 2000 at 410-225-2000.
Notes: Class covers the basics of successful breast feeding. Topics include preparing to breast feed, promoting "latch on", breastfeeding techniques, and preventing breast feeding problems.


Where: St. Agnes Hospital
Women's Health Education Center
900 Caton Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21229-5299
When: Schedule available online
Cost: $20-$40
Contact: Registration and schedule for classes available at 1-866-690-WELL (9355). For information, call 410-368-2810.
Notes:
    Classes offered:
  • Healthy Eating in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
  • Antepartum Breast Assessment
  • Breastfeeding Class (also in Spanish)
  • Back to Work and Breastfeeding


Where: Sinai Hospital
Human Resources Conference Room
2401 Belvedere Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
When: Classes held 2nd Tuesday of each month 7:00-9:00 pm
Cost: Free
Contact: To register call 410-601-WELL (9355) or register online
Notes: Topics covered include benefits of breastfeeding, the process of milk production, getting off to a good start, what to expect in the first few days, and the father's role. The class is especially recommended for first time moms and dads.


Where: University of Maryland Medical Center
22 S. Greene Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
When: Breastfeeding Class on 3rd Monday each month from 5:30-9:00 pm
Stork's Nest Program consists of 9 parenting classes including information on breastfeeding, on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 pm and Fridays from 10:30am-12:30 pm.
Cost: Breastfeeding class $30 for individual/couple
Stork's Nest Program is free for qualified applicants
Contact: Register for Breastfeeding class at 410-328-2944.
Register for Stork's Nest Program at 410-328-6997.
Notes: The breastfeeding class is taught by a registered nurse, and covers topics including the advantages of breastfeeding, positioning and proper latch, pumping and storing breast milk, and returning to work.


Baltimore County
Where: St. Joseph Medical Center
7601 Osler Drive
Towson, MD 21204
When: Class held 2nd Saturday 1:00-3:30 pm
Cost: $20/couple
Contact: Register for classes at 410-337-1880.
Notes: Breastfeeding class may also be taken with the Childbirth Education Class series.