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Lactation Consulting

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. Nursing Mother and Twins Receiving Lactation ConsultingMoriah Riggins is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant who specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding, while Kristin Robinson is a Certified Lactation Specialist.

Moriah Riggins
Moriah Riggins, RN, MSN, CPNP-PC, IBCLC
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner &
Board Certified Lactation Consultant
 

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
 
CONTACT US
3614 N. University Drive
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 560-9000

HOURS:
Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm
(Open during Lunch Hours)

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