New Consultation of Breastfeeding Support

18-05-18

Hospital da Luz Clínica do Porto offers now to pregnant women and recent mothers a new medical consultation of breastfeeding support. The objective of this consultation is to promote, protect and support breastfeeding, which presents numerous benefits for the health of mother and child, confirmed by scientific research.

It is worth mentioning that the World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding exclusively during the first six months of the new-born baby.

This new consultation, at Hospital da Luz Clínica do Porto, intends to give support and medical guidance to rule out possible anatomical or organic problems that might interfere with successful breastfeeding.

The consultation is directed by Lia Ramos, paediatrician and neonatologist with large experience and specific training in breastfeeding assistance, an area where she is the reference of group Amamenta in the north of the country.

For more information or appointment scheduling, contact Hospital da Luz Clínica do Porto, at 226 150 600.

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