Elena Shea
Board-Certified Pediatrician and IBCLCDr. 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.
Co-authored
Baby Circumcision Myths and Facts
One of the first parenting decisions you'll make when you have a son is whether or not to have a circumcision. Here's what you need to know.
Reviewed
When Do Babies Sit Up? What You Need To Know
Learn when your baby starts sitting up, signs to watch for when your baby is ready to sit up, and how to help your baby start sitting up.
Thumb-Sucking Child: The Pros, Cons & How to Stop It
Thumb sucking is instinctive for newborns. Learn about its possibly positive and negative effects on infants and young kids.
When Do Babies Start To Stand?
Here's everything you need to know about when and how your baby will learn to stand.
When Do Babies Start Pulling Up?
Learn what to expect when babies start pulling up, what else to know about this unique milestone and how to navigate this development.
