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This e-learning module highlights the urgent need to improve care for mothers facing challenges that impede the initiation of lactation. Drawing on insights from two recent publications, it offers evidence-based guidance to support these often-overlooked "invisible mothers" and enhance lactation outcomes through targeted, compassionate care strategies. This is course 3 of 4 foundational modules: Foundations of human lactation in healthy mothers and healthy term breastfeeding infants   Value of colostrum – nurturing infant health drop by drop   Proactive lactation support   Best practices for effective lactation initiation and coming to volume in the NICU Read more

Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to a world without NEC! Join us for an insightful webinar focused on the latest advancements in the science of human milk and its critical role in preventing Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC). This webinar explores the innovative research, practical applications, and strategies to enhance the accessibility of human milk, aiming to create a healthier future for infants worldwide. Experts in neonatology, lactation, and public health  share their knowledge and experiences, providing valuable insights for healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates.   Read more

Welcome to this eLearning course deep dive into the scientific evidence behind the oval 105° angle breast shield design to support effective and comfortable milk removal within the hospital setting and home environment with the Medela Symphony® and Medela Personal Use Pumps.   Read more

Non-profit milk banks provide a safe and affordable source of pasteurized donor human milk to premature infants in the NICU setting. Pediatric outpatients with formula intolerance and other serious medical conditions may also benefit from donor milk. Non-profit milk banks use Holder pasteurization to deactivate bacterial and viral contaminants while maintaining bioactive factors that help shape a healthy infant microbiome. Watch this webinar by Summer Kelly MS, RN, IBCLC to gain a behind-the-scenes look at a nonprofit milk bank, where science, safety, and ethics converge to ensure equitable access and community engagement. Read more

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  Welcome to the foundation course on the physiology of human lactation. This course aims to develop a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the lactating breast and how healthy breastfeeding infants remove milk during breastfeeding. This course is 60 minutes in duration and divided into 7 lessons for you to complete. Work through the course at a time, a place and a pace that best suit you.  At the end of this course you will check your understanding. Additional resources and learner competencies are available for you to download and complete with your clinical practice educator. This training material includes anatomical illustrations and images of the breast. This is course 1 of 4 foundational modules: Foundations of human lactation in healthy mothers and healthy term breastfeeding infants   Value of colostrum – nurturing infant health drop by drop   Proactive lactation support   Best practices for effective lactation initiation and coming to volume in the NICU Read more