Breastfeeding is good for mother and child and can be a joyful bonding experience. By breastfeeding, the mother provides vital nutrients & antibodies to her baby, and breast milk is easier for babies to digest than formula. PineyWoods Pediatrics supports breastfeeding mothers with expert advice from certified specialists. Moriah Riggins is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant who specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding, while Kristin Robinson is a Certified Lactation Specialist.

Kristin Robinson, MSN, RN, APRN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner &
Certified Lactation Specialist
 

Breastfeeding Benefits for Baby
Lower risk of:

• Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
• Asthma
• Gastrointestinal infections
• Lower respiratory tract diseases
• Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes
• Ear infections
• Diarrheal illnesses
• Respiratory infections

Breastfeeding Benefits for Mom
Lower risk of:

• Type 2 diabetes
• Breast cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Postpartum depression

Breastfeeding can also make life easier for new mothers. Breastfeeding means:

• No need to buy formula & supplies
• No measuring & mixing formula
• No sterilizing bottles & nipples 
• Providing ideal nutrition for your new infant