Historically, nutrition has always been a part of the health strategy of traditional cultures. New mothers especially have been offered special foods to ensure good milk production. Western society often views these practices as myths, but is that all they are? This session looks at the role of nutrition in milk production and existing research…

Thomas Hale, RPh, Ph.D, is a leading expert in perinatal pharmacology and the use of medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding. He is founder and executive director of the Infant Risk Center at Texas Tech University, where he is also a professor of pediatrics and assistant dean of research. The Infant Risk Center conducts research and…

Join us for our July educational webinar series: The Science Supporting Exclusive Breastfeeding: The Microbiome & Epigenetics! Dr. Jenny Thomas will provide an in-depth look at the role human milk plays in the creation of the microbiome & subsequently the emerging immune system of the newborn. Then, she will discuss epigenetics with an emphasis on…