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Medela University provides free-of-charge online courses on breastfeeding & lactation for healthcare professionals. Many of our courses are accredited and you will receive a certificate on completion of the course.

 

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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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    Past webinar

    Milk source vs fortifier type in the NICU: what matters most for the gut microbiome?

    This session will review new evidence showing that milk source (mother’s own vs donor milk) is more strongly associated with microbiome composition, gut inflammation, and growth than fortifier type (human- vs bovine-derived).

    • Original Webinar Date: October 28, 2025- 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM CST
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    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 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.

      Learn More
      Past webinar

      Milk source vs fortifier type in the NICU: what matters most for the gut microbiome?

      This session will review new evidence showing that milk source (mother’s own vs donor milk) is more strongly associated with microbiome composition, gut inflammation, and growth than fortifier type (human- vs bovine-derived).

      • Original Webinar Date: October 28, 2025- 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM CST
      Learn more
      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)
      Learn more

      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

      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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      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,

      • 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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      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)
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      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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      Available On-demand

      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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      Available On-demand

      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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      Woman sitting in a chair double pumping using a Medela Symphony breast pump.
      Available On-demand

      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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      Available On-demand

      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

      • Original Webinar Date: March 19, 2025
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      Photo of Dr. Jessica Brumley
      Available On-demand

      Consensus Statement/Early Effective Initiation for Mothers with Risk Factors

      • Original Webinar Date: May 21, 2024
      • Jessica Brumley CNM, PhD
      Read more
      A photo of Dr. Jae Kim.
      Available On-demand

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

      • Original Webinar Date: September 10, 2024
      • Dr. Jae Kim, MD, PhD
      Read more
      Photo of Dr. Sino George, presenter for Medela webinar on ways to improve rates on exclusive breastfeeding after postpartum hospital stay.
      Available On-demand

      One hospital took its exclusive breastfeeding rate from 50% to 83%. You can too!

      • Original Webinar Date: March 12, 2024
      • Dr. Sino George DNP, APRN, RNC-OB, WHNP-BC
      Read more
      Photo of Professor Leslie Parker, Ph.D., ARNP, NNP-BC
      Available On-demand

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

      • Original Webinar Date: June 26, 2024
      • Dr. Leslie Parker
      Read more
      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)
      Learn more
      Past Webinar

      Live Human Milk Webinar with Meghan Azad

      Speaker: Meghan Azad, PhD

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

      • Original Webinar Date: 2025-08-20, 5pm (CST)
      Learn more
      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)
      Learn more
      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)
      Read 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
      Available On-demand

      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
      Read more
      Available On-demand

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

      • Original Webinar Date: April 29, 2025
      • Summer Kelly, MS, RN, IBCLC
      Read more
      Woman sitting in a chair double pumping using a Medela Symphony breast pump.
      Available On-demand

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

      • Original Webinar Date: March 5, 2025
      • Dr. Danielle Prime
      Read more
      Available On-demand

      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

      • Original Webinar Date: March 19, 2025
      Read more
      Photo of Dr. Jessica Brumley
      Available On-demand

      Consensus Statement/Early Effective Initiation for Mothers with Risk Factors

      • Original Webinar Date: May 21, 2024
      • Jessica Brumley CNM, PhD
      Read more
      A photo of Dr. Jae Kim.
      Available On-demand

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

      • Original Webinar Date: September 10, 2024
      • Dr. Jae Kim, MD, PhD
      Read more
      Photo of Dr. Sino George, presenter for Medela webinar on ways to improve rates on exclusive breastfeeding after postpartum hospital stay.
      Available On-demand

      One hospital took its exclusive breastfeeding rate from 50% to 83%. You can too!

      • Original Webinar Date: March 12, 2024
      • Dr. Sino George DNP, APRN, RNC-OB, WHNP-BC
      Read more
      Photo of Professor Leslie Parker, Ph.D., ARNP, NNP-BC
      Available On-demand

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

      • Original Webinar Date: June 26, 2024
      • Dr. Leslie Parker
      Read more
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      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.