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As the Director of the Lactation Center at Culpeper Regional Hospital, Cindy is a great resource for us all. She has been a Registered Nurse since 1986 working primarily with mothers and babies in the hospital setting.

In 1993 after her personal breastfeeding experiences with her two children, Cindy became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She now works with mothers in labor and delivery, newborn nursery and postpartum, in addition to doing in and out patient consultations and home visits.

Cindy has also developed a wonderful website breastfeedingonline.com, that provides articles, advice, and encouragement to those interested in breastfeeding. With her extensive personal and professional experience, Cindy Curtis is a fantastic source of information and a wonderful inspiration, to all who are considering breastfeeding or experiencing the joy and challenges of it right now.

Cindy Curtis, RN, IBCLC

Ask Cindy a question

Question submitted March 24, 2002.

My 8 month old is in the 5 percentile for weight. She nurses 3 times a day and eats a variety of solids(fruits, veggies and cereal) 3 times a day. My pediatrician did not act concerned about her growth. I participate in the federal WIC program and the nurse acted extremely concerned about her weight and continually urges me to supplement with formula. In your opinion, do you think this is necessary if my baby continues to gain weight on her current diet?

Hello,

Some babies are just smaller than others, if her weight gain is consistent and your pediatrician is happy with her health, then I do not see cause to
worry.

Breastfeeding offers your baby the best health benefits available, so don't quit and give her formula.

Cindy

Questions? Ask Cindy!

Read a transcript of a chat with Cindy Curtis about The Basics of Breastfeeding.

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