# @evmsedu on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CSIO-2ntLon
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- **Posted:** 2021-08-03T22:15:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Eastern Virginia Medical School (@EVMSedu) — https://gondola.cc/EVMSedu

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As a mother of 3 who struggled with breastfeeding, I tell all my mamas in practice: "Just because breastfeeding is natural does not mean it's easy."

Over the past 15 years, it's been wonderful to see the changes to support our breastfeeding mothers. Protected time and space to pump, advocacy for nursing in public and more support in the workplace. It's come a LONG way since I was pumping in bathrooms or feeling embarrassed when I nursed outside the house! No matter what you decide, my philosophy is this: some is better than none. But what I don't want to see is mamas not reaching their breastfeeding goals because they didn't get the support they needed. Those first few days and weeks are SO essential.
Just like you had support during the pregnancy, breastfeeding support in the #4thTrimester is just as essential--especially when it comes to breastfeeding.

I am proud to be part of the Division of Breastfeeding Medicine CHKD. Along with my partner, Dr. Michelle Brenner, we see moms and babies during those early days are often struggling at home. Whether in person or Telehealth, over the last 18 months, we have helped hundreds of mothers and babies. Feel free to contact us at 757-668-6984. Natasha K. Sriraman, MD, MPH, FAAP, FABM (she/her/hers)
Division of General Academic Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, Associate Professor of Pediatrics

And you can follow me for evidence-based information about breastfeeding and other issues mamas face in the postpartum period at natasha.mom.md. #757Breastfeeds #CHKD #normalizebreastfeeding #4thTrimester

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normalizebreastfeeding, chkd, 757breastfeeds, 4thtrimester

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