GOLD Speakers

Dr. Nour El Hoda Ezzeddine

• Speaker Type: 2026 Main Presentations
• Country: Lebanon

Biography:

Dr. Nour El Hoda Ezzeddine is an accomplished pharmacist and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), whose passion for supporting breastfeeding families has been the cornerstone of her career. With a deep commitment to improving maternal and child health, she embarked on her professional journey in 2014 as a community volunteer, where she first encountered the multifaceted challenges faced by breastfeeding mothers. This experience ignited her drive to make a meaningful difference, prompting her to pursue specialized training. In 2015, she earned her certification as a Breastfeeding Specialist, followed by her IBCLC credential, solidifying her role as a trusted expert in lactation care.

Dr. Nour El Hoda holds a Pharm.D degree from Saint-Joseph University in Beirut, and her strong pharmaceutical background uniquely positions her to offer evidence-based, compassionate care. Throughout her residency, she implemented a groundbreaking breastfeeding initiative, which integrated lactation into the central pharmacy’s operational framework. This initiative provided pregnant women and new mothers with breastfeeding-friendly care standards, ensuring that lactation support became an integral part of routine healthcare.

With extensive experience across a wide range of settings—hospital wards, home visitation programs, and work with vulnerable communities—Dr. Nour El Hoda has helped countless families overcome breastfeeding challenges and achieve their goals. Her dedication to knowledge-sharing extends to training community breastfeeding specialists and offering technical support to various organizations.

Dr. Nour El Hoda is also a strong advocate for ongoing support beyond direct consultations. Through online resources, follow-up care, and virtual support groups, she continues to empower families on their breastfeeding journeys. As a lifelong learner, she is committed to expanding breastfeeding knowledge, both among her peers and through her direct work with mothers. She has had the opportunity to present at several international conferences, where she shared her insights on the integration of pharmacology in lactation counseling, aiming to bridge clinical knowledge with practical, compassionate guidance to support both professionals and families in their breastfeeding journeys.