Symposium 2023 America
Bridging Lactation Science to Everyday Breastfeeding Care
Medela’s 2023 Breastfeeding & Lactation Symposium Series looks forward to welcoming you to our two-day Americas event, featuring scientific research on breastfeeding and lactation presented by global and local experts as well as best practices and practical application highlighting how to integrate scientific findings into clinical care.
Date: April 20-21, 2023
Place: Chicago, Illinois
Format: In-person
These internationally recognized lactation and healthcare thought leaders will be accompanied by a panel of local experts*

Prof. Diane Spatz (USA)

Prof. Donna Geddes (AUS)
*Local speakers to be announced soon.
Wed April 19 - 5:00-6:00pm |
Thurs April 20 - 9:00am-6:00pm |
Friday April 21 - 9:00am-2:15pm |
Welcome Reception |
Lactation as a biological system: The dynamics of human milk composition |
Panel Discussion: Hospital to Home |
Science Fair |
Lunch |
Panel Discussion: Maternal wellbeing & mental health |
A call to action: Improving human milk & breastfeeding outcomes by prioritizing effective initiation of lactation |
Lunch |
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Panel Discussion: The Value of Colostrum |
Panel Discussion: Breastfeeding access for all |
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Wrap up & closing |
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Reception & dinner |
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