Episode 35 – Jessica Carder – RD & IBCLC’s Insights into Breastfeeding and Neonatal Nutrition
In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Megan Murphy and Jen Smith speak with Jessica Carder about breastfeeding and the role of human milk in supporting the health and development of infants from the NICU through the first year of life. Jessica is a registered dietitian and lactation consultant with almost 10 years of experience in the pediatric nutrition field, almost 5 years' experience working with the NICU population, with a specialized focus on lactation since 2019.
Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition.
Resources:
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
La Leche League International – Breastfeeding Support
Video Archive – Global Health Media Project
GOLD Lactation Online Conference 2025 | Lactation & Breastfeeding Conference
Produced by: Corey Irwin
NASPGHAN – Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals
