She has been working with and for parents and their newborns for 28 years, assisting with their births and early parenting. Her research interests focus on breastfeeding, kangaroo (skin-to-skin) care for full-term infants, and developing a hospital environment that promotes, protects and supports breastfeeding. Dr. Morrison has a special interest in the neuro-endocrine and neuro-biological effects of kangaroo care that lead to strong social attachments and exclusive breastfeeding.