1. Describe the foundational principles of lactation physiology to provide accurate, evidence-based guidance to families, 2. Explain the pediatrician’s role in promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding from prenatal counseling through childhood, 3. Identify common barriers to successful breastfeeding and discuss strategies to address them, and 4. Recognize the unique lactation need of mothers facing infant hospitalization or loss, and apply trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive approaches to support them