- LOCATIONS:
- Springfield, VA
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- Woodbridge, VA
As natural as it seems, breastfeeding should be, mom and baby often have challenges. At NOVA Pediatrics and Young Adult Medicine, the experienced team of providers answers your questions about breastfeeding and offers support when you’re facing challenges with latch, production, and weaning. Call the office in Springfield or Woodbridge, Virginia, to make an appointment or use the online tool to book.
Guidance and education during pregnancy to prepare you for breastfeeding.
Support with latching techniques and addressing milk production concerns.
Advice on breastfeeding positions, recognizing hunger cues, and strategies for comfortable feeding sessions.
Breastfed children are also less vulnerable to SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome.
You, as a mom, also reap benefits. You get to bond with your baby and the process of breastfeeding releases chemicals in your body that help discourage postpartum depression. Breastfeeding can also help you recover from childbirth faster and achieve a healthy weight sooner.
They offer recommendations about how to position your baby during breastfeeding and how to rest your breast to make each session as comfortable as possible. Your specialist can help you learn how to read your baby’s hunger cues, too.
If you are having troubles with breastfeeding, your specialist can assess your baby’s sucking strength and oral anatomy for issues that might make breastfeeding more difficult.
The most recent recommendations from major health organizations say you should exclusively breastfeed your baby for at least six months. They can be slowly weaned off after one to two years as they are introduced to solid foods.
Of course, these are only recommendations. The providers at NOVA Pediatrics and Young Adult Medicine can help you set up a schedule that’s right for you. When it is time to wean, your provider can recommend what types of foods to introduce first so your baby thrives.
