Natalie Davis

Natalie Davis is a Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, specializing in Neonatology within the Department of Pediatrics. She serves as Associate Program Director for the Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship and Director of Resident Research. Her work focuses on discharge readiness for preterm and low birth weight infants, particularly through Car Seat Tolerance Screening.

• Intermittent hypoxia and respiratory development in preterm infants
• Marijuana and THC exposure effects on neonatal outcomes
• Health disparities and implicit racial bias in neonatal care

Recent research explores medication exposure quantification, gastric monitoring protocols, and multidisciplinary interventions for pediatric asthma. She has led NIH-funded trials on Ureaplasma infection treatments and contributes to national neonatal care guidelines through her role in the Child Passenger Safety Program.

• Top Doctor in Neonatology, Baltimore Magazine (2016-2024)
• Society for Pediatric Research Member

Media engagements include Reuters Health, The Today Show, and Baltimore Sun, discussing car seat safety, neonatal cannabis exposure, and RSV vaccine shortages. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and policy reform in neonatal care.