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Lactation articles

Breast milk is the ideal nutrition for babies because it contains all the nutrients the baby needs for the first six months of life and helps them to grow up healthy. To support professionals like lactation consultants and medical staff in their work with expecting and new mums, we have compiled several articles on breastfeeding and breast milk.

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding attachment

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Breastfeeding

Reasons for low milk supply

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Breastfeeding

Reasons for blocked ducts

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Breastfeeding

Mastitis

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Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding attachment

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Breastfeeding

Reasons for low milk supply

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Breastfeeding

Reasons for blocked ducts

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Breastfeeding

Mastitis

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Benefits of Breast Milk

The benefits of breastfeeding

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Benefits of Breast Milk

Benefits of human milk

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Benefits of Breast Milk

Medications and breastfeeding

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Benefits of Breast Milk

At-risk conditions for initiation

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Special Needs Feeding

Feeding development solutions for neonatal intensive care

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Medela advice breastfeeding special needs baby
Special Needs Feeding

Feeding a special needs baby

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Pumping

Initiating breast milk supply

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Pumping

Storing and thawing breast milk

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NICU

Ensure a successful transition from hospital to home

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Research and Literature

Stem cells in breast milk

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Research and Literature

The value of human milk

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Research and Literature

Double pumping

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Research and Literature

Anatomy of the lactating breast

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Why Choose Medela?

The Science of Care

Over the last 60 years, our company has been devoted to the science of making the most delicate form of care simple, intuitive, and effective.

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Professional Education

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.

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