My research interests align with my interests in neonatology and pediatrics as a neonatal nurse practitioner. My dissertation study, “Mothers’ Experiences Breastfeeding Infants with Phenylketonuria” provided insight into breastfeeding experiences when partial breastfeeding is needed to maintain phenylalanine levels within the desired range for the baby newly diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU). Understanding the unique experiences of mothers who desire to continue to breastfeed after their newborn is diagnosed with PKU is truly “a labor of love” as one mother shared, “it would easier if he was formula fed, but he’s not.” My developing research focus continues within breastfeeding while also exploring the experiences of families who have a child/children with an inborn error of metabolism.