Breastfeeding and Lactation Program News

Here at CHOP, our lactation team includes experts who are certified lactation consultants, as well as nurses who are trained to support you in providing human milk to your baby.

Apr 4, 2017

Dr. Lara Antkowiak identified breastfeeding as a key intervention to vastly improve the ability of a CHOP program to help families prevent illness and promote health in the Dominican Republic.

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Designated as a Keystone 10 Hospital

Apr 4, 2016

CHOP is the first non-BFHI hospital in the state recognized by the Department of Health for commitment to breastfeeding.

Graduation of Lactation Councelors in Delhi

CHOP Nurse Leader Educates First-Ever NICU Lactation Counselors in India

Feb 5, 2016

Diane Spatz, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, director of CHOP's Breastfeeding and Lactation Program, spends two weeks in India teaching importance of breast milk for vulnerable infants.

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Opens Unique Breast Milk Bank

Nov 18, 2015

New on-site milk bank will enhance process of providing human milk to vulnerable infants.

CHOP Lactation Expert Leads Conference in Thailand

Mar 19, 2015

CHOP Lactation Director Diane L. Spatz, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, shared her 10-step model for breastfeeding support to vulnerable infants at the Third Annual International Conference on Breastfeeding Sick Babies in Bangkok, Thailand.

Find a research study

Innovation and your child

Find research studies

Breastfeeding and Lactation Program News

Breastfeeding in the Dominican Republic and the Start of the Community Health Promoter Model

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Designated as a Keystone 10 Hospital

CHOP Nurse Leader Educates First-Ever NICU Lactation Counselors in India

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Opens Unique Breast Milk Bank

CHOP Lactation Expert Leads Conference in Thailand