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Beginnings – Journal

Birth means many new beginnings. It is the beginning of a new life for the infant and the mother – and the beginning of a very individual breastfeeding journey, with all the chances and challenges that come with it. Your support as a healthcare professional in NICU and Maternity Care is what guides mothers and infants on this unique journey. Beginnings, our new journal for NICU and Maternity Care, is designed to support you in your day-to-day strive to provide all infants and mothers with the best possible care.

Download your personal issue of “Beginnings” now to find out more about the latest in lactation research, expert tips on products and practices and inspiring best practice cases!

Latest Issue - Issue 01 2025

Explore some of the key articles from the latest issue of Beginnings Magazine. The full magazine is also available to download in pdf format.

Pumping

Behind the Magic

Magic InBra™, research-based innovation for gentle pumping with powerful results .

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Benefits of breast milk

Benefits of human milk

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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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Pumping

Behind the Magic

Magic InBra™, research-based innovation for gentle pumping with powerful results .

  • Time to read: 3 min.
Read more
Benefits of breast milk

Benefits of human milk

  • Time to read: 3 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

Special Edition: A Lactation Manual

  • LACTATION INTERVENTION
    The difference a proactive approach can make 
  • BEST PRACTICE
    Inspiring success stories turning science into care 
  • INCREASE THE DOSE
    Quality improvement for more milk in the NICU

Issue 1/2025

  • CALLING FIRST RESPONDERS
    Clinical pathways for proactive lactation support
  • INTRODUCING THE NEXT GENERATION
    Magic InBraTM's exciting technologies
  • TAKING GOOD CARE
    Science-based breastfeeding solutions

Issue 2/2024

  • MILK BANKS IN EUROPE
    Creating synergies for better care
  • HANDLE WITH CARE
    How to standardise breast milk management
  • INCREASING THE DOSE
    Quality improvement for more milk in the NICU

Issue 1/2024

  • MAKE IT DOUBLE
    An inside look at the clinical benefits of simultaneous pumping
  • GO FOR GOLD
    A best case for buccal colostrum as first feed
  • KEEP COOL
    What breasts need on their maternity and nursing journey

Issue 2/2023

  • SIZE MATTERS
    How to find the correct breast shield
  • MUM'S ANATOMY
    The secret of Medela's wearable cups
  • LACTATION INTERVENTION
    The difference a proactive approach can make
The cover of Medela's magazine, Beginnings.

Issue 1/2023

  • ALTERNATIVE FEEDING
    Why supplementation at the breast is best
  • GOING DIGITAL
    A new guide on how to use Symphony
  • COLLECTING COLOSTRUM
    For life giving properties galore
The cover of Medela's magazine, Beginnings.

Issue 2/2022

  • LIFE SAVING
    Breastfeeding support for refugees
  • LIFE-CHANGING
    Sore nipples and leakage handled
  • LIFE-GIVING
    Managing breastfeeding challenges of late-preterm and early term infants 
The cover of Medela's magazine, Beginnings.

Issue 1/2022

  • GOOD TO KNOW
    At-risk conditions for lactation
  • BETTER BE READY
    How to treat sore nipples
  • BEST TO HAVE
    Research-based technology for successful initiation