New mothers and their families can face various challenges when breastfeeding, including difficulties with milk production, latching and pain. Breast milk is one of the only products that can provide all the nutrients infants need throughout their first year of life. Despite this, only 24% of infants are exclusively breastfed at six months and only 55% of infants receive any amount of breast milk at six months. In today’s episode, Abby Myers, Certified Nurse Midwife and Family Nurse Practitioner at MetroHealth, shares her breastfeeding journey and provides insight on common breastfeeding challenges.

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Delivering about 3,000 babies a year, the team at MetroHealth provides individualized care for each mother and baby to start life with the healthiest possible outcome. In today’s episode, we will speak with Amy Lowell, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife (APRN-CNM) and discuss what expecting mothers can do throughout their pregnancy journey to prepare for the healthy arrival of their new baby.

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From those very first checkups to guiding your child through growth milestones and illnesses, your pediatrician becomes a key part of your parenting team. But with so many options in providers, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. In today’s episode, we’ll speak with Dr. Lynn Milliner, Pediatrician at MetroHealth, on how expecting parents can choose the best pediatric provider for their baby and family.

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