In this dynamic panel conversation, moderator Nekisha Killings, MPH, IBCLC will delve into the ways that compassionate and empathic care can look across various care settings and systems. Featuring expert LCs in hospital mother/baby, NICU, public health, community, and IYCF-E settings, the panel will explore how underserved parents and infants are exponentially more impacted when systems neglect the needs of the nursing dyad. The experts will share real examples from their practices showcasing creative approaches to providing compassionate, empathic, and intentional BreastSide Manner® to marginalized populations despite the systems that work against that end goal. Panelists will share actionable and applicable care approach strategies that have worked to bridge the gap in care for their most marginalized patients.