Dr Jen 4 Kids

04/16/2026

When I was just starting in breastfeeding medicine, I had so many people I looked up to that were involved with the AAP Section on Breastfeeding so when I was looking for leadership opportunities, I joined the Section. Now, this fall, I get to be Chair. It's a bit intimidating, but the people of the Section are so passionate, I think I am going to enjoy the ride.

03/20/2026

03/18/2026

Sharing this lovely story about my talented mother (and featuring my also-talented son!)

08/15/2025

Looking forward to spending the day with the Southern Oregon Lactation Association on October 17th!

03/28/2025

I will be in Atlanta at Emory University on April 15!

Emory University is pleased to offer a dynamic and engaging conference on breastfeeding in collaboration with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, hospitals across the region, and partners from community organizations. The conference is known for bringing in national speakers and local experts for a ...

08/01/2024

Here is the podcast I did for pediatricians to help understand our recommendations on tongue-tie and breastfeeding.

This episode of Pediatrics On Call offers guidance for diagnosing and treating ankyloglossia or tongue-tie. It also offers a preview of the 2024 National Conference and Exhibition from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1.

07/29/2024

Here is more information for families who have questions!

07/29/2024

This is a big day for me. We have been working on this tongue and breastfeeding paper for a few years and it got published this morning!

Ankyloglossia refers to a congenitally tight lingual frenulum that limits the motion of the tongue. Whether the release of a tight lingual frenulum in neonates improves breastfeeding is not clear. Because many of the symptoms of ankyloglossia overlap those of other breastfeeding difficulties, a team...

12/03/2023

A nice reminder for this cold weather.

Keeping baby warm in the winter is essential. Use layers, instead of puffy material, to ensure your car seat harness has a snug fit.

11/30/2023

It’s official! I passed the board certification exam so I am in the first group of physicians to be certified in Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine! 🎉🎉

08/15/2023

We are getting guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices about how and when to use the monoclonal antibody against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). It will be recommended for all infants heading into their first RSV season (October to March) and high risk children going into their second RSV season. I will post here when we find out how we will implement this at the clinic.

ACIP and AAP Recommendations for the Use of the Monoclonal Antibody Nirsevimab for the Prevention of RSV Disease Nirsevimab was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 17, 2023. Nirsevimab is a long-acting monoclonal antibody product intended for use in newborns and infants to....

07/14/2023

I see so much iron deficiency from excessive cow's milk intake in children over a year of age. Kids have needed blood transfusions and IV iron infusions. Sixteen ounces is enough. More than that and we get disorders of sleep, gut health and development. I know I am in a state where we wear cheese on our heads, but too much cow's milk is not good for children.