Capital Pediatrics is Proud to Offer its own Lactation Center

Breastfeeding can be difficult at first! This is often times a hard concept for people to grasp since, after all, breastfeeding is supposed to be instinctive. What most people don’t realize is how many different variables can influence this supposedly natural and instinctive process! The best thing you can do to prepare yourself is to take a breastfeeding class BEFORE the baby is born. Also, develop your support team! Statistics show that moms who have support from loved ones are more likely to succeed. The majority of moms can overcome the problems that may develop in the beginning. The important thing is to reach out for help and stick with it!

Here at Capital Pediatrics we strive to help you through this wonderful journey! We have a full time lactation consultant who will assess how the feedings are going and will help you to get over those hurdles. She can help you find the right products (if needed) and develop a personal plan for your specific needs. She can answer common questions like: What can I safely take for my cold? How do I store my breastmilk? How long is the milk good for once thawed? What do I do when my baby gets teeth? When should I introduce a bottle? How do I prepare for returning to work? (and much more)  Please click on the following links below for more information and feel free to call her @ 512-454-4545.

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Benefits of Breastfeeding

Lactation FAQ’s

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How long should a mother breastfeed?

• The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months, and thereafter for as long as mother and baby desire. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond.

Statistically, here in the U.S. :

• 75% of babies are started out breastfeeding.
• 43% are still breastfed by 6 months of age
• 22% are still breastfed by 1 year of age

So why don’t more moms breastfeed longer?

• Sore
• Didn’t make enough milk
• Had to go back to work

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