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Benefits of Breast Milk

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17 Feb

Past Webinar

From Data to Decisions: Harnessing Milk Sodium for Better Outcomes

Objectives:

1. Identify normal and atypical colostrum and milk sodium concentrations across the lactation cycle

2. Describe applications of milk sodium testing in the NICU and in the community

3. List potential benefits of milk sodium testing to clinicians and to parents

Join us for an informative session on Milk Sodium Testing: Clinical Insights and Applications. This webinar will explore normal and atypical colostrum and milk sodium concentrations throughout the lactation cycle, discuss practical applications of sodium testing in both NICU and clinic settings, and highlight the potential benefits for clinicians and parents. Gain evidence-based knowledge to enhance lactation care and improve outcomes for vulnerable infants.

Speaker: Sharon Perrella

February, 17th 2026 9:00AM (EST)

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On Demand Webinar

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

Speakers: Diane L. Spatz, PhD, RN-BC, FAWHONN, FAAN, Adriane Burgess, PhD, RNC-OB, CCE, CNE, C-ONQS, CPHQ

Original Webinar Date: January 20, 2026, 1-2pm (CST)

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11 Sep

Past Event

Reflecting on the Medela Americas Symposium: A Celebration of Collaboration and Innovation in Maternity Care and NICU

The Medela Americas Symposium was a world-class event, bringing together a vibrant community of clinicians, researchers, educators, and industry leaders dedicated to advancing care in maternity care and the NICU.

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Webinars

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

Free Webinar: Early, Unplanned Cessation of Lactation in Healthy and At-Risk Populations – Priorities for Research and Practice

This webinar will present new data from the July 2025 special issue of Breastfeeding Medicine, highlighting the biologic risks that impact lactation success—especially in mothers with complications of pregnancy and birth.

Original Webinar Date: 2025-11-03, 1:00–2:00 PM (CST)

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Past Webinar

Secrets of Secretory Activation: Unlocking the Critical Window for Milk Supply

Speakers: Rebecca Hoban MD MPH, Leslie A. Parker APRN PhD FAAN FAANP, Paula Meier, PhD, RN

Original Webinar Date: November 3, 2025, 1-2pm (CST)

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Past Webinar

Live Human Milk Webinar with Meghan Azad

Speaker: Meghan Azad, PhD

Original Webinar Date: October 28, 2025, 1-2pm (CST)

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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,

Original Webinar Date: 2025-08-20, 5pm (CST)

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AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND

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: July 22, 2025, 9am (CT)

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16 Jul

AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND

Colostrum: Fuel for Survival

This webinar introduces a groundbreaking research initiative using innovative preclinical models and large-scale human studies to uncover how colostrum protects newborns. Join us to explore how this research is being used to shape the future of neonatal care.

July 16, 2025, 1pm (CT)

29 May

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

Original Webinar Date: May 21, 2025

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

Original Webinar Date: April 29, 2025
Summer Kelly, MS, RN, IBCLC

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

Original Webinar Date: March 5, 2025
Dr. Danielle Prime

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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

Dr. Tricia Johnson and Dr. Leslie Parker