Shortly after giving birth at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Meredith Alley found herself visiting her son, Graham, in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). He had arrived earlier than expected and faced respiratory distress that required special care.

The American Academy of Pediatrics now supports giving babies breast milk for the first two years of life; health care professionals at CHOP share these goals for infant feedings.

For a newborn baby, breastmilk serves as both food and medicine. In addition to providing vital nutrients, human milk plays an important role in a baby’s development.

New Research Related to Breastfeeding Late Preterm Infants with Spina Bifida

For the fifth consecutive year, CHOP Nurse Researcher and Lactation Director Diane Spatz was a featured speaker at the 5th annual Breastfeeding Sick Babies Conference in Bangkok, Thailand.

CHOP lactation expert Diane Spatz shares information on breastfeeding and running.

Diane L. Spatz, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, shares expertise on the technology revolution in breastfeeding supplies and phone apps for nursing mothers.

In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, CHOP’s PolicyLab interviews breastfeeding and early childhood nutrition experts on the benefits of human milk.

Dr. Spatz will help guide research specific to understanding medication risks in pregnant and lactating women.

Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) are learning what breastfeeding means to mothers of seriously ill babies and how setting attainable breastfeeding goals can help their babies in the N/IICU.