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Medela's Breastfeeding & Lactation Symposium Series 2025: Empowering perinatal teams

  • US Edition, September 11 - 12, 2025
  • The Westin Chicago Northwest, Itasca, IL

Join Us for Medela’s Breastfeeding & Lactation Symposium Series 2025: Empowering Perinatal Teams

Following the tremendous success and lasting impact of the 2023 Medela Breastfeeding and Lactation Symposium – Americas Edition in Schaumburg, IL – we are thrilled to announce the next chapter in our global initiative:

As part of the 17th Global Breastfeeding and Lactation Symposium Series, this event continues Medela’s commitment to advancing lactation science and improving care for mothers, infants, and families worldwide.

This two-day, world-class symposium is designed for healthcare professionals passionate about human milk and lactation. Attendees will explore the latest research, share best practices, and collaborate on strategies to enhance the effectiveness of perinatal teams in delivering high-quality lactation care and infant nutrition support.

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This two-day, world-class symposium is designed for healthcare professionals passionate about human milk and lactation. Attendees will have an exclusive opportunity to connect live with renowned global experts as they share groundbreaking research, evidence-based strategies, and innovative practices in lactation and neonatal care.

 

Click below to see the Details and Preliminary Agenda

Day 1 – Thursday September 11th, 2025*

Experience Groundbreaking Research & Powerful Perspectives
Virtual option available*

INNOVATE

Novel Advances in Neonatal Care

Explore how cutting-edge research with human milk is improving outcomes for the most vulnerable in the NICU.

INSPIRE

Why Prioritizing Human Milk Matters

Discover the life-saving power of human milk—and meet the pioneers transforming infant care. 

Preliminary Agenda

*Date*Time Start*Time End*Session TitleSpeakers
9/11/20258:008:10WelcomeKelly Evans
9/11/20258:108:30Overview (plus Maximizing MOM)Angela Lang
9/11/20258:309:20Best NICU Practices that Optimize Health Outcomes with Mother's Own Milk (MOM)Rebecca Hoban
 9:209:30Q&ARebecca Hoban
9/11/202510:0010:30Best NICU Practices that Optimize Health Outcomes with Mother's Own Milk (MOM)Jae Kim
 10:0010:30Break 
9/11/202510:3011:00Secretor or Nonsecretor, That is the Question - Intersections of the Mother-Milk-Infant TriadLars Bode
 11:0011:30A World Without NEC: A Parent's PerspectiveJennifer Canvasser
 11:3011:55Q&AJae Kim
Lars Bode
Jennifer Canvasser
 11:5513:00Lunch 
9/11/202513:0013:45Why is donor milk second best to mothers own milk?Paula Meier
 13:4513:55Q&APaula Meier
 13:55 PM14:25 PMEnhancing NICU Breastfeeding Support: Transitioning from Subjective Logs to Objective Biomarkers for Personalized Care and Improved Maternal WellbeingLeslie Parker
 14:25 PM14:50 PMBreak 
 14:50 PM15:10 PMThe ReDiMOM study (Reducing Disparity in Receipt of Mother's Own Milk): A randomized controlled trial designed to improve access to mothers' own milk (MOM)Tricia Johnson
Aloka Patel
 15:10 PM15:40 PMIdentification of At-Risk Mothers: Aspects for Clinical PracticeDonna Geddes
 15:40 PM16:00 PMAAP Policy Update: Strengthening Support for Mothers' Own Milk and Donor Milk Lisa Stellwagen
 16:00 PM16:30 PMBereaved Mothers Milk Donation. Welcome to the Mother's Milk Bank of the Western Great LakesSummer Kelly
 16:30 PM16:40 PMQ&ALisa Stellwagen
Summer Kelly
 16:40 PM16:45 PMWrap upAngela Lang
 16:50 PM Depart for Milk Bank Tour 
 16:50 PM Poster Session & Social Hour 
   Dinner on your own 
Day 2 – Friday September 12th, 2025

Join Expert-Led Workshops to Prepare for QI Initiatives & Transform Clinical Practice
In person only*

IMPACT

Strengthening the Web of Care

Turn insight into action with strategies that improve outcomes and elevate care.

*Date*Time Start*Time End*Session TitleSpeakers
9/12/20258:159:00Continental Breakfast & Poster Session 
9/12/20259:0010:15Optimizing Milk Supply for Mothers With Lactation Risk FactorsDonna Geddes
Stuart Prosser
9/12/202510:3011:45Optimizing Mother's Own Milk Provision for Pump-dependent Mothers in the NICUPaula Meier
Leslie Parker
9/12/202511:4513:15 PM Networking Lunch Sessions 
9/12/202513:15 PM14:30 PM Making the Economic Case for a Lactation Program to Increase Infants Receiving Mother's Own Milk On DischargeTricia Johnson
Rebecca Hoban
 14:30 PM15:00 PMPoster Session/ break 
9/12/202515:00 PM16:25 PMAddressing Disparities in Lactation Outcomes Panel DiscussionRose Horton and
*additional Panel experts TBD
9/12/202515:25 PM16:30 PMWrap up & departAngela Lang

Call for Abstracts – Medela Americas Symposium

We invite researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to submit abstracts for presentation at the upcoming Medela Americas Symposium. This is a unique opportunity to share your innovative research, clinical expertise, and best practices in the fields of lactation, neonatal care, and maternal health with a diverse and passionate audience.

The author of the selected abstracts will be invited to attend and present their research in person on September 11 & 12.

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    Scholarship Opportunities Available

    A limited number of scholarships are available to support attendance at the Symposium. Applications are open through August 1st. Please note: a signed employer acknowledgment is required to accept a scholarship award.

       

      Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or advocate, this symposium offers a unique opportunity to connect with global experts and peers, gain cutting-edge insights, and be part of shaping the future of lactation care.

       

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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.