Welcome to the Medela University

We cordially invite you to join Dr. Leslie Parker, PhD, APRN for the first webinar in our five-part series "Bridging Human Milk Research to Increase Human Milk in the NICU."    Receipt of own mothers's milk (OMM) significantly reduces the risk of prematurity related complications known to increase cost of care and vulnerability to chronic illness, re-hospitalisation, and developmental delay in a dose-dependent manner. Unfortunately, mothers of preterm infants are at high risk of producing insufficient amounts of OMM to provide high dose OMM feedings until discharge and beyond, thus limiting OMM associated protection.  The first few days and weeks postpartum are critical for mammary gland programming and predict long-term lactation success underscoring the critical need for strategies beginning soon after delivery to optimise lactation outcomes.  This presentation will provide an overview of current evidence regarding strategies in the early post-partum period including timing of pumping initiation after delivery. In addition, an overview of best practices to improve lactation outcomes in mothers of preterm infants is presented. This program has been approved for 1.0 contact hours; provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP 13692. and CPD Certification Service Registration number: 3606693. Read more

We cordially invite you to join Dr. Diane Spatz PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAWHONN , the second webinar in our five-part series "Bridging Human Milk Research to Increase Human Milk in the NICU."      Overview: Persistent disparities exist in both breastfeeding initiation and continuation. Not all families have equal access to breastfeeding information, resources, technology, and support. Structural racism and implicit bias exist in healthcare which can impact family’s decision-making processes for human milk and breastfeeding. Dr. Spatz first published her ten-step model 20 years ago with published outcome data worldwide. The first step of this model is “informed decision making”. This presentation will discuss research and strategies to ensure that all families can make informed feeding choices.   This program has been approved for 1.0 Contact Hours; provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13692. Read more

UNICEF and the WHO advocate initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth and frequently thereafter. Scientific studies exploring the early hours and days post birth identify that onset of secretory activation may differ in women with risk factors. In this course, you will learn about risk factors that impact lactation outcomes in at-risk women and infants. The second module further translates the evidence into the clinical setting to optimise exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge and beyond.   Read more

The nutrition of breast milk in newborns and particularly in premature infants has an impact on the lifelong health of the child. This webinar  by Professor Matthias Keller, will first address barriers to breast milk feeding in a neonatal intensive care unit. Subsequently, the concept of clinical care pathways as a management tool will be introduced, highlighting their significance for change management, as well as for incorporating evidence into clinical practice and quality management in a healthcare facility. Of particular importance is the identification of project managers and process owners who will be responsible for patient care pathways. Practical examples on the implementation of a clinical care pathway for breast milk feeding in a neonatal intensive care unit will be presented. Read more

In this webinar, we will discuss ways to improve rates of exclusive breastfeeding during the postpartum hospital stay by implementing a new role of dedicated neonatal assessment nurse (NAN), whose primary function is neonatal care beginning immediately after birth. Follow how one hospital quality improvement took its exclusive breastfeeding rate from 50% to 83%.  This program has been approved for 1.0 contact hours; provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP 13692. Read more

Join our webinar for a concise exploration of colostrum's molecular science and practical applications. Learn how to optimize colostrum provision by emphasizing early breastfeeding initiation. Discover best practices for increasing skin-to-skin practices in your units and explore the implementation of oral immune therapy for critically ill infants. Presenter(s) Dr. Sarah Reyes, PhD and Jenny Murray, BSN, RN, IBCLC Dr. Sarah Reyes is a human milk scientist. Over the past decade, her research has centered on understanding how the composition of human milk shapes infant growth and development. Dr. Reyes received her PhD in human nutrition from Cornell University and completed postdoctoral training under the mentorship of Dr. Meghan Azad at the University of Manitoba. Currently, she is a full-time, independent research consultant. She helps human milk and nutrition companies design, conduct, publish, and share research about maternal and child nutrition. Jenny Murray, BSN, RN, IBCLC is the Clinical Education Manager supporting North America. Responsible for providing clinical expertise on the delivery of neonatal, newborn and pediatric nutrition, as well as maternal lactation, Jenny presents the science to both clinical audiences and new parents. With more than 20 years’ experience as a neonatal nurse, Jenny has served in a variety of nursing leadership roles within the NICU. These experiences fostered her love for education and research, with a special interest in supporting clinicians to advance the innovative world of neonatology. Jenny holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Baylor University. She was inducted into Tenet’s Hero Hall of Fame in 2015 and featured in the American Hospital Association publication for her leadership, clinical expertise and deep connections with family during and after their infants’ stay. She received the Excellence in Nursing Award from D Magazine in 2016. This program has been approved for 1.0 contact hours; provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP 13692.   Read more