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Upcoming Webinar

Rethinking Early Breast Pump Use for NICU Mothers: Lessons from the Healthy Breastfeeding Infant

This presentation highlights features of the uniquely human sucking pattern used by healthy infants when breastfeeding in the early postpartum days. Also featured are studies demonstrating the effectiveness and efficiency of Initiation technology™ as well as evidence-based best practices to implement this technology into practice.

 

Speaker: Paula Meier

  • May 19th, 2026 at 2pm EST
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Breastfeeding

Antenatal Lactation Risk Screening and Early Milk Sodium Monitoring: A Proactive Approach to Improve Breastfeeding Outcomes

  • Time to read: 5 min.
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Upcoming webinar

The Gift of Donor Human Milk: Overcoming Clinical Barriers While Recognizing Parental Roles in Neonatal Care

This webinar brings together two complementary perspectives that address both the systems that make donor milk available and the human experiences that give it meaning.

Speakers: Prof. Daniel Klotz & Prof. Tanya M. Cassidy

    Register now
    A photo of Paula P. Meier.
    Upcoming Webinar

    Rethinking Early Breast Pump Use for NICU Mothers: Lessons from the Healthy Breastfeeding Infant

    This presentation highlights features of the uniquely human sucking pattern used by healthy infants when breastfeeding in the early postpartum days. Also featured are studies demonstrating the effectiveness and efficiency of Initiation technology™ as well as evidence-based best practices to implement this technology into practice.

     

    Speaker: Paula Meier

    • May 19th, 2026 at 2pm EST
    Register Now
    A woman sits at a computer doing research.
    Breastfeeding

    Antenatal Lactation Risk Screening and Early Milk Sodium Monitoring: A Proactive Approach to Improve Breastfeeding Outcomes

    • Time to read: 5 min.
    Read more
    Upcoming webinar

    The Gift of Donor Human Milk: Overcoming Clinical Barriers While Recognizing Parental Roles in Neonatal Care

    This webinar brings together two complementary perspectives that address both the systems that make donor milk available and the human experiences that give it meaning.

    Speakers: Prof. Daniel Klotz & Prof. Tanya M. Cassidy

      Register now

      Scientific knowledge

      Medela University offers free online courses on breastfeeding and lactation for healthcare professionals. Many of our courses are accredited and you will receive a course certificate upon completion.

      A premature baby in the NICU experiencing with feeding challenges.
      Special needs

      Feeding development solutions for neonatal intensive care

      • Time to read: 3 min.
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      Pumping

      Advancing Breastfeeding Outcomes: The Clinical Impact of Symphony PLUS®

      • Time to read: 6 min.
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      Benefits of breast milk

      Optimizing milk removal: Insights from human milk and lactation research with Dr. Danielle Prime

      • Time to read: 2 min.
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      Benefits of breast milk

      The Economic Value of Human Milk in Preventing Necrotizing Enterocolitis

      • Time to read: 4 min.
      Read more
      A premature baby in the NICU experiencing with feeding challenges.
      Special needs

      Feeding development solutions for neonatal intensive care

      • Time to read: 3 min.
      Read more
      Pumping

      Advancing Breastfeeding Outcomes: The Clinical Impact of Symphony PLUS®

      • Time to read: 6 min.
      Read more
      Benefits of breast milk

      Optimizing milk removal: Insights from human milk and lactation research with Dr. Danielle Prime

      • Time to read: 2 min.
      Read more
      Benefits of breast milk

      The Economic Value of Human Milk in Preventing Necrotizing Enterocolitis

      • Time to read: 4 min.
      Read more
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      Symposium 2025 (Europe Edition)13 - 14 November 2025

      Medela's Breastfeeding & Lactation Symposium Series 2025

      The Second European edition of Medela´s Breastfeeding & Lactation Symposium Series 2025, taking place on the 13 and 14 November, 2025 and hosted as a hybrid event with live-streaming from Lisbon, Portugal. This event is part of the Medela 17th Global Breastfeeding and Lactation Symposium Series focused on advancing lactation science to improve care.

      The Symposium features a world-class two-day scientific agenda for healthcare professionals keen to learn about the latest scientific evidence in the field of human milk and lactation and to exchange best practices and strategies to improve the way perinatal teams work together to ensure quality of lactation care and infant feeding in Europe. 

        Education & Training

        This webinar series provides healthcare professionals with information and research results on breastfeeding, breast milk, safety and health of pregnant women, nursing mothers and their babies.

        Past webinar

        Building Successful Perinatal Optimization Teams: Effective teamworking, shared goals and positive communication

        Speaker: Dr Julie-Clare Becher 

        • 3:00 PM CEST / 9:00 AM USA
        Learn more
        Past Webinar

        Preeclampsia, Pumping, and Postpartum Care: A Call to Action for Perinatal Nurses

        Speakers: Diane L. Spatz, PhD, RN-BC, FAWHONN, FAAN

        • January 20, 2026
        Learn more
        A photo of Donna Geddes.
        Past Webinar

        Back to basics: Understanding how breast anatomy and milk flow dynamics are impacted by shield design through ultrasound imaging

        Speaker: Prof. Donna Geddes, DMU, PostGrad Dip. (Sci), PhD,

        • 2025-08-20, 5pm (CST)
        Register now
        Past Webinar

        Aligning with the WHO Code: Strengthening Medela’s Commitment to Breastfeeding

        Speakers: Thomas Golücke, CEO, Angela Lang DNP, RN, IBCLC Global Director of Medical Affairs and Clinical Education, Nania Schärer-Hernández, PhD Global Senior Head of Medical Affairs and Clinical Education, Natacha Jalu, Head of Medical Affairs Europe

        • Original Webinar Date: 2025-07-22
        Learn more
        Woman talking with a friend on a couch while using her Medela Pump In Style® Hands-free double electric breast pump
        AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND

        Pump in Style Enhancements

        Speakers: Kelley Evans, Danielle Prime, Angela Lang, Michelle Zenner

        • Original Webinar Date: May 29, 2025
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        Advancing the Science and Accessibility of Human Milk for a World Without NEC

        Guest speaker: Jennifer Canvasser and Lars Bode

        • 2025-05-21, 13:00 - 15:00 (CST)
        Register now
        The first days of a mother breastfeeding her newborn in hospital.

        Hot Topics in Human Milk Banking with Summer Kelly, MS, RN, IBCLC

        • 2025-04-29, 13:00 (CST)
        • Summer Kelly, MS, RN, IBCLC
        Read more
        A photo of Dr. Danielle Prime.

        Optimizing milk removal: Understanding pumping curves and suction rhythms with Dr. Danielle Prime

        • 2025-03-05
        • Dr. Danielle Prime
        Read more

        Optimizing Mother’s Own Milk Provision in the First Two Weeks and Its Economic Benefits in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with Dr. Tricia Johnson and Dr. Leslie Parker

        • 2025-03-19
        Read more
        Dr. Sertac Arslanoglu and Professor David Lembo with "EMBA" logo and text, "Supported by Medela"
        Past Webinar

        Update on virus transmission through human milk and regulation of Donor Human Milk in Europe

        • 2024-10-08, 15:00 – 16:40 (CEST)
        • Prof. David Lembo
          Prof. Sertac Arslanoglu
        Read more
        Photo of Rose Horton
        Past Webinar

        Using a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Lens to Impact QI Disparities in the NICU with Rose Horton

        • 2024-10-08, 13:00 (CST)
        • Rose L. Horton, MSM, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, FAAN
        Read more
        A photo of Paula P. Meier.
        Past Webinar

        "My Pumping Pathway”: Standardizing a Personalized Approach to Pumping for Practice and Research

        • 2024-09-24, 13:00 (CST)
        • Dr. Paula Meier, PhD, RN
        Read more
        A photo of Dr. Jae Kim.
        Past Webinar

        Optimal Growth and Nutrition in the NICU Using Mother's (Parent's) Own Milk

        • 2024-09-10, 13:00 (CST)
        • Dr. Jae Kim, MD, PhD
        Read more
        A photo of Paula P. Meier.
        Past Webinar

        Achieving Secretory Activation: Coming to Full Milk Volume

        • 2024-08-06, 13:00 (CST)
        • Dr. Paula Meier, PhD, RN
        Read more
        Photo of Diana Spatz
        Past Webinar

        Informed Decision Making for Human Milk

        • 2024-07-09, 13:00 - 14:00 (CDT)
        • Dr. Diane Spatz, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAWHONN
        Read more
        Image of Professor Sven Wellmann and Miguel Saenz
        Past Webinar

        More human milk in the Neonatal Unit – yes, but how?

        • 2024-06-27, 15:00 - 16:40 (CEST)
        • Prof. Sven Wellmann, MD, MBA
          Prof. Miguel Sáenz de Pipaón
        Read more
        Photo of Professor Leslie Parker, Ph.D., ARNP, NNP-BC
        Past Webinar

        Time to First Expression | Improving Lactation Outcomes: Early Strategies for Pre-term Mothers

        • 2024-06-26, 13:00 - 14:00 (CDT)
        • Dr. Leslie Parker
        Read more
        Photo of Dr. Jessica Brumley
        Past Webinar

        Consensus Statement/Early Effective Initiation for Mothers with Risk Factors

        • 2024-05-21, 20:00 - 21:00 (CET)
        • Jessica Brumley CNM, PhD
        Read more
        Keller Matthias sitting at a conference table with papers in front of him looking forward.
        Past Webinar

        Taking ownership: Strategies to bring evidence into clinical practice with Prof Matthias Keller

        • 2024-04-09, 13:00 - 14:00 (CST)
        • Prof Matthias Keller
        Read more
        Photo of Dr. Daniel Klotz and Dr. Sharron Bransburg-Zabary, presenters for the Operational models of milk banking webinar. Photo includes a logo for EMBA, the European Milk Bank Association.
        Past Webinar

        Operational models of milk banking

        • 2024-03-21, 15:00 - 16:40 (CEST)
        • PD Dr. Daniel Klotz, MHBA
          Dr. Sharron Bransburg-Zabary, IBCLC
        Read more
        Past Webinar

        Breast shield sizing: Translating the evidence

        • 2024-02-13, 16:00 - 17:00 (CEST)
        • Dr. Danielle Prime
        Read more
        Past Webinar

        Colostrum Mastery: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Practice

        • 2024-01-16, 20:00 - 21:00 (CET)
        • Dr. Sarah Reyes
          Jenny Murray, BSN, RN, IBCLC
        Read more
        A photo of Donna Geddes.
        A photo of Donna Geddes.
        Past Webinar

        Is hands-free in-bra pumping effective?

        • 2023-10-18, 16:00 - 17:00 (CEST)
        • Prof. Donna T. Geddes, DMU, PhD
        Read more
        A photo of Dr. Jenny Thomas.
        Past Webinar

        Breastfeeding promotion, protection, and support: Why we do it and why it’s so hard to do

        • 2023-09-20, 20:00 - 21:00 (CEST)
        • Dr. Jenny Thomas, MD, MPH, IBCLC, FAAP, FABM
        Read more
        Past Webinar

        Transitioning vulnerable infants to breastfeeding prior to discharge

        • 2023-08-16, 20:00 - 21:00 (CEST)
        • Taryn Edwards, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC
          Diane L. Spatz, Ph.D., RN-BC, FAAN
        Read more
        Photo of Diana Spatz
        Past Webinar

        Black women do breastfeed beyond a year: Listening to their stories

        • 2023-07-19, 20:00 - 21:00 (CEST)
        • Dr. Diane Spatz, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAWHONN
        Read more
        Past webinar

        Building Successful Perinatal Optimization Teams: Effective teamworking, shared goals and positive communication

        Speaker: Dr Julie-Clare Becher 

        • 3:00 PM CEST / 9:00 AM USA
        Learn more
        Past Webinar

        Preeclampsia, Pumping, and Postpartum Care: A Call to Action for Perinatal Nurses

        Speakers: Diane L. Spatz, PhD, RN-BC, FAWHONN, FAAN

        • January 20, 2026
        Learn more
        A photo of Donna Geddes.
        Past Webinar

        Back to basics: Understanding how breast anatomy and milk flow dynamics are impacted by shield design through ultrasound imaging

        Speaker: Prof. Donna Geddes, DMU, PostGrad Dip. (Sci), PhD,

        • 2025-08-20, 5pm (CST)
        Register now
        Past Webinar

        Aligning with the WHO Code: Strengthening Medela’s Commitment to Breastfeeding

        Speakers: Thomas Golücke, CEO, Angela Lang DNP, RN, IBCLC Global Director of Medical Affairs and Clinical Education, Nania Schärer-Hernández, PhD Global Senior Head of Medical Affairs and Clinical Education, Natacha Jalu, Head of Medical Affairs Europe

        • Original Webinar Date: 2025-07-22
        Learn more
        Woman talking with a friend on a couch while using her Medela Pump In Style® Hands-free double electric breast pump
        AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND

        Pump in Style Enhancements

        Speakers: Kelley Evans, Danielle Prime, Angela Lang, Michelle Zenner

        • Original Webinar Date: May 29, 2025
        Read more

        Advancing the Science and Accessibility of Human Milk for a World Without NEC

        Guest speaker: Jennifer Canvasser and Lars Bode

        • 2025-05-21, 13:00 - 15:00 (CST)
        Register now
        The first days of a mother breastfeeding her newborn in hospital.

        Hot Topics in Human Milk Banking with Summer Kelly, MS, RN, IBCLC

        • 2025-04-29, 13:00 (CST)
        • Summer Kelly, MS, RN, IBCLC
        Read more
        A photo of Dr. Danielle Prime.

        Optimizing milk removal: Understanding pumping curves and suction rhythms with Dr. Danielle Prime

        • 2025-03-05
        • Dr. Danielle Prime
        Read more

        Optimizing Mother’s Own Milk Provision in the First Two Weeks and Its Economic Benefits in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with Dr. Tricia Johnson and Dr. Leslie Parker

        • 2025-03-19
        Read more
        Dr. Sertac Arslanoglu and Professor David Lembo with "EMBA" logo and text, "Supported by Medela"
        Past Webinar

        Update on virus transmission through human milk and regulation of Donor Human Milk in Europe

        • 2024-10-08, 15:00 – 16:40 (CEST)
        • Prof. David Lembo
          Prof. Sertac Arslanoglu
        Read more
        Photo of Rose Horton
        Past Webinar

        Using a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Lens to Impact QI Disparities in the NICU with Rose Horton

        • 2024-10-08, 13:00 (CST)
        • Rose L. Horton, MSM, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, FAAN
        Read more
        A photo of Paula P. Meier.
        Past Webinar

        "My Pumping Pathway”: Standardizing a Personalized Approach to Pumping for Practice and Research

        • 2024-09-24, 13:00 (CST)
        • Dr. Paula Meier, PhD, RN
        Read more
        A photo of Dr. Jae Kim.
        Past Webinar

        Optimal Growth and Nutrition in the NICU Using Mother's (Parent's) Own Milk

        • 2024-09-10, 13:00 (CST)
        • Dr. Jae Kim, MD, PhD
        Read more
        A photo of Paula P. Meier.
        Past Webinar

        Achieving Secretory Activation: Coming to Full Milk Volume

        • 2024-08-06, 13:00 (CST)
        • Dr. Paula Meier, PhD, RN
        Read more
        Photo of Diana Spatz
        Past Webinar

        Informed Decision Making for Human Milk

        • 2024-07-09, 13:00 - 14:00 (CDT)
        • Dr. Diane Spatz, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAWHONN
        Read more
        Image of Professor Sven Wellmann and Miguel Saenz
        Past Webinar

        More human milk in the Neonatal Unit – yes, but how?

        • 2024-06-27, 15:00 - 16:40 (CEST)
        • Prof. Sven Wellmann, MD, MBA
          Prof. Miguel Sáenz de Pipaón
        Read more
        Photo of Professor Leslie Parker, Ph.D., ARNP, NNP-BC
        Past Webinar

        Time to First Expression | Improving Lactation Outcomes: Early Strategies for Pre-term Mothers

        • 2024-06-26, 13:00 - 14:00 (CDT)
        • Dr. Leslie Parker
        Read more
        Photo of Dr. Jessica Brumley
        Past Webinar

        Consensus Statement/Early Effective Initiation for Mothers with Risk Factors

        • 2024-05-21, 20:00 - 21:00 (CET)
        • Jessica Brumley CNM, PhD
        Read more
        Keller Matthias sitting at a conference table with papers in front of him looking forward.
        Past Webinar

        Taking ownership: Strategies to bring evidence into clinical practice with Prof Matthias Keller

        • 2024-04-09, 13:00 - 14:00 (CST)
        • Prof Matthias Keller
        Read more
        Photo of Dr. Daniel Klotz and Dr. Sharron Bransburg-Zabary, presenters for the Operational models of milk banking webinar. Photo includes a logo for EMBA, the European Milk Bank Association.
        Past Webinar

        Operational models of milk banking

        • 2024-03-21, 15:00 - 16:40 (CEST)
        • PD Dr. Daniel Klotz, MHBA
          Dr. Sharron Bransburg-Zabary, IBCLC
        Read more
        Past Webinar

        Breast shield sizing: Translating the evidence

        • 2024-02-13, 16:00 - 17:00 (CEST)
        • Dr. Danielle Prime
        Read more
        Past Webinar

        Colostrum Mastery: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Practice

        • 2024-01-16, 20:00 - 21:00 (CET)
        • Dr. Sarah Reyes
          Jenny Murray, BSN, RN, IBCLC
        Read more
        A photo of Donna Geddes.
        A photo of Donna Geddes.
        Past Webinar

        Is hands-free in-bra pumping effective?

        • 2023-10-18, 16:00 - 17:00 (CEST)
        • Prof. Donna T. Geddes, DMU, PhD
        Read more
        A photo of Dr. Jenny Thomas.
        Past Webinar

        Breastfeeding promotion, protection, and support: Why we do it and why it’s so hard to do

        • 2023-09-20, 20:00 - 21:00 (CEST)
        • Dr. Jenny Thomas, MD, MPH, IBCLC, FAAP, FABM
        Read more
        Past Webinar

        Transitioning vulnerable infants to breastfeeding prior to discharge

        • 2023-08-16, 20:00 - 21:00 (CEST)
        • Taryn Edwards, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC
          Diane L. Spatz, Ph.D., RN-BC, FAAN
        Read more
        Photo of Diana Spatz
        Past Webinar

        Black women do breastfeed beyond a year: Listening to their stories

        • 2023-07-19, 20:00 - 21:00 (CEST)
        • Dr. Diane Spatz, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAWHONN
        Read more
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        One doctor smiling at camera other doctor looking at a chart.

        Discover in-depth courses at Medela University

        We invite you to explore Medela University where you will find online courses for healthcare professionals on breastfeeding & lactation. We also offer a number of free webinars.

          Hospital Product & Solutions

          As the healthcare choice for more than six million hospitals and homes across the globe, Medela provides leading research-based breast milk feeding and baby products, healthcare solutions for hospitals, and clinical education – to building better health outcomes and nurturing health for generations.

          Symphony® No. 1 hospital pump and sets

          The Symphony breast pump by Medela is a double electric hospital-grade breast pump available for rental.
          Find out more
          Medela Symphony® breast pump | INITIATE. MAINTAIN.

          NICU

          Calesca is a waterless warming and thawing device that optimises and standardises human milk processes. It can be placed on an IV pole beside each NICU bed or on a worktop for preparing feeds
          Find out more
          The Calesca Warming and Thawing Device from Medela.

          Disposable bottles & Colostrum container

          When expressing breast milk, it is essential for the baby’s health to collect the milk carefully and hygienically in BPA-free bottles or containers.
          Find out more
          Medela Disposable bottles can be used straight out of the packaging without prior cleaning. Dispose after use,

          Special feeding needs

          Breastfeeding is the healthiest, most natural way for mums to feed breast milk to their babies. Medela provides mums with standard feeding devices and special feeding devices for babies who need extra support.
          Find out more
          An assembled Supplemental Nursing System™ (SNS) with the associated parts.

          Symphony® No. 1 hospital pump and sets

          The Symphony breast pump by Medela is a double electric hospital-grade breast pump available for rental.
          Find out more
          Medela Symphony® breast pump | INITIATE. MAINTAIN.

          NICU

          Calesca is a waterless warming and thawing device that optimises and standardises human milk processes. It can be placed on an IV pole beside each NICU bed or on a worktop for preparing feeds
          Find out more
          The Calesca Warming and Thawing Device from Medela.

          Disposable bottles & Colostrum container

          When expressing breast milk, it is essential for the baby’s health to collect the milk carefully and hygienically in BPA-free bottles or containers.
          Find out more
          Medela Disposable bottles can be used straight out of the packaging without prior cleaning. Dispose after use,

          Special feeding needs

          Breastfeeding is the healthiest, most natural way for mums to feed breast milk to their babies. Medela provides mums with standard feeding devices and special feeding devices for babies who need extra support.
          Find out more
          An assembled Supplemental Nursing System™ (SNS) with the associated parts.

          Help & contact

          When preparing for a consultation, good organization is essential! We've got you covered: below you'll find an overview of our most frequently used services.

          Our commitment to breastfeeding

          We are fully committed to the International Code and resolutely support mothers, babies and families along their breastfeeding journey.

          Marketing guidelines

          Medela follows the International Code by avoiding promotion of feeding bottles and teats. Learn how we focus on facts & support breastfeeding.

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          Supporting new mothers on their breastfeeding journey.

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