Pediatricians San Diego

Happy holidays! Please be aware of our adjusted office hours for the upcoming holiday season: All CPCMG offices and CPEC will be closed Saturday, December 25 and Saturday, January 1.  Remember, our nurse triage line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week; please call your CPCMG pediatrician’s office for more information. The following CPCMG offices will be CLOSED Friday, December 24 and Friday, December 31: SOUTH BAY: CPCMG Centre Medical Plaza, CPCMG Euclid and CPCMG Eastlake EAST COUNTY: CPCMG Alvarado and CPCMG Santee RIVERSIDE COUNTY: CPCMG Hemet, CPCMG Hemet Main, CPCMG Jefferson Temecula, CPCMG Menifee, CPCMG Redhawk, CPCMG Temecula Parkway, and CPCMG Wildomar LA JOLLA REGION: CPCMG Girard NORTH COUNTY INLAND: CPCMG 4S Ranch, CPCMG Fallbrook, CPCMG Scripps Ranch NORTH COUNTY COASTAL: CPCMG Encinitas (closed 12/24 only), CPCMG Carmel Valley (closed 12/31 only) CPCMG La Costa The following CPCMG offices will be OPEN Friday, December 24 and Friday, December 31 fr

Among the many adjustments that are made when a new baby joins your family, learning how to breastfeed can be one of the most challenging. You might think that breastfeeding is intuitive, but it’s not. From establishing your milk supply, maintaining that supply, getting your baby to latch properly, and learning the ins and outs of breast pumps, nipple shields, bottle types…it’s enough to make any mama go a little bit nuts. When it comes to establishing and maintaining milk supply, it’s important to understand that your breasts will produce milk based on how often they are emptied, whether by nursing or pumping. The more you empty the breasts, the more milk they will make to accommodate for the perceived need of your baby. It’s amazing how the brain and breasts work together to make the milk your baby needs! Initially, your newborn will only be taking in very small quantities of milk. After all, their stomachs are only the size of a marble! This is why babies need to feed so frequentl