Dr. Sarah Taylor

Biography

Dr. Sarah Taylor provides neonatal care and specializes in neonatal clinical research. Her research focuses on infant nutrition, growth, and gastrointestinal health, especially concerning human milk medicine. Dr. Taylor investigates disparities in lactation, the biology of milk production, and the role of human milk intake in the growth and development of preterm infants. Current studies include examining the association between human milk feeding and improved gastrointestinal health in preterm infants, exploring factors affecting maternal lactation choices, and investigating the effects of maternal hormones on fetal and infant development. She leads the Yale NOURISH Team, which studies health outcomes linked to pregnancy and lactation, focusing on optimizing breastfeeding support and satisfaction in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Additionally, Dr. Taylor aims to enhance understanding of how maternal health affects infant growth trajectories, emphasizing her commitment to advancing neonatal care and research in pediatrics.

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