Elena Shea

Elena Shea

Board-Certified Pediatrician and IBCLC

Dr. Elena Shea is a board-certified general pediatrician in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Shea is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and is board eligible in Breastfeeding Medicine. She is the cohost of Your Friendly Neighborhood Pediatrician, a podcast about child health for moms from moms and the founder of PedsMomLife, an online community where she helps new parents navigate the trials and joys of the first year of parenthood.

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Baby Circumcision Myths and Facts
newborns

Reviewed

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22 Ways To Increase Your Baby’s Brain Development
babies
How to Make Sure Your Child is Getting Enough Sleep

Sleep Hygiene for Kids: How To Help Your Child Get Enough Sleep
sleep
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When Do Babies Start Walking?
babies
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When Do Babies Sit Up? What You Need To Know
babies
A young toddler is sucking her thumb

Thumb-Sucking Child: The Pros, Cons & How to Stop It
toddlers
Cropped shot of a baby learning to walk on the bed at home

When Do Babies Start To Stand?
milestones
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When Do Babies Start Pulling Up?
Parenting