Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Certified Lactation Consultant
As a Certified Lactation Consultant, Mrs. Riggins specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding. 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.
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
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
