Stormy Walker, APRN, CPNP, CLC

Stormy worked for 10 years as a nurse in the Special Care Nursery at Lexington Medical Center before becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner. She joined Lexington Pediatric A Lexington Medical Center Physician Practice Practice in 2019, and her commitment to helping breastfeed led her to become a certified counselor. Stormy enjoys educating new families and helping them learn to care for their newest members Schedule an Appointment Beth Ann Bremer, MSN, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. FNP-BC, CLC LMC Lexington Lactation Beth Ann has been part of Lexington Medical Center 811 W. Main Street, Suite 204 for more than 15 years. Lexington, SC 29072 Services She became a nurse Phone: (803) 359-8855 • Fax: (803) 359-1257 practitioner in 2016 and joined Lexington Pediatric 3240 Sunset Boulevard Practice in 2019. She had West Columbia, SC 29169 her own challenges with Phone: (803) 359-8855 • Fax: (803) 794-6480 , which led her to helping others with LexPediatricPractice.com their journey. As a certified lactation counselor, Beth A Lexington Medical Center Physician Practice Ann enjoys helping care for babies and their mothers during one of the most precious times of life.

8513-067-C he American Academy of Lactation Services recommends Lexington Pediatric Practice offers lactation services breastfeeding as the only to support breastfeeding mothers. These services sourceT of nutrition for your baby for can help if: the first six months of his or her life, • you require additional breastfeeding support and followed by continued breastfeeding reassurance. as you introduce complimentary • your baby is not attaching to the . foods during the first year. • you have sore or damaged nipples. • you have blocked ducts. Why is Breastfeeding Benefits for Baby • you have concerns about milk supply. • you have concerns about your baby’s growth. Important? • Reduces risk of sudden death syndrome, ear infections and respiratory infections • you have trouble expressing and storing milk. Lexington Pediatric Practice wants to help improve • Digests easier • your baby cries excessively. the health of and their mothers by promoting • you’re breastfeeding a baby who has other and supporting breastfeeding. While we support every • Enhances brain development challenges, such as prematurity. in how she chooses to feed her baby, we • Reduces risk of becoming overweight or developing encourage them to know the benefits of breastfeeding diabetes before making this important decision. How to Prepare for a Benefits for Mother • Promotes weight loss (burns up to 500 cal/day) Lactation Visit • Saves time and money • Avoid feeding baby at least one hour prior to appointment. • Decreases the risk of postpartum depression • Decreases the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure • Bring any feeding logs you have used. and heart disease • If you exclusively pump, bring your breast pump • Reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancer and any supplies you may need to pump during the appointment. For some women, however, learning to breastfeed • Bring your nipple shield if you have been using one. can be frustrating and uncomfortable. It may seem more difficult if the baby was born early or the mother • Write down any questions. has certain health problems. The good news is that • Expect the appointment to last at least 60 minutes. breastfeeding does get easier.