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To support lactation consultants and medical staff like you in their work with expectant and new mothers, we have relevant articles on the subject of breastfeeding and breast milk.

Research and literature

Understanding Early Weaning: New Insights from Breastfeeding Medicine’s July 2025 Special Issue

  • Time to read: 5 min.
Read more
AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND

WHEN SCIENCE CREATES MAGIC: Introducing the New Pumping Innovation by Medela

Guest speaker: Nicolé Kettenus-Schwarz, Amanda Ruggeri, Natacha Jalu, Danielle Prime, André Schlienger and Sonja Kessler

  • Original Webinar Date: June 03, 2025
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Medela's Breastfeeding & Lactation Symposium Series 2025

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

  • Europe Edition, November 13th - 14th, 2025
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Research and literature

Understanding Early Weaning: New Insights from Breastfeeding Medicine’s July 2025 Special Issue

  • Time to read: 5 min.
Read more
AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND

WHEN SCIENCE CREATES MAGIC: Introducing the New Pumping Innovation by Medela

Guest speaker: Nicolé Kettenus-Schwarz, Amanda Ruggeri, Natacha Jalu, Danielle Prime, André Schlienger and Sonja Kessler

  • Original Webinar Date: June 03, 2025
Learn more

Medela's Breastfeeding & Lactation Symposium Series 2025

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

  • Europe Edition, November 13th - 14th, 2025
Learn more

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.
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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.

    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

    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
    AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND

    WHEN SCIENCE CREATES MAGIC: Introducing the New Pumping Innovation by Medela

    Guest speaker: Nicolé Kettenus-Schwarz, Amanda Ruggeri, Natacha Jalu, Danielle Prime, André Schlienger and Sonja Kessler

    • Original Webinar Date: June 03, 2025
    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"

    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

    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.

    "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.

    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.

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.

    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.

    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

    Breast shield sizing: Translating the evidence

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

    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.

    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.

    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

    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

    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
    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

    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
    AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND

    WHEN SCIENCE CREATES MAGIC: Introducing the New Pumping Innovation by Medela

    Guest speaker: Nicolé Kettenus-Schwarz, Amanda Ruggeri, Natacha Jalu, Danielle Prime, André Schlienger and Sonja Kessler

    • Original Webinar Date: June 03, 2025
    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"

    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

    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.

    "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.

    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.

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.

    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.

    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

    Breast shield sizing: Translating the evidence

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

    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.

    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.

    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

    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

    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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