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  • 7th International Breastfeeding and Lactation Symposium 2012

    Apr 21, 2012 On the occasion of Medela’s 7th International Breastfeeding and Lactation Symposium, an international panel of scientific experts highlighted ground-breaking discoveries which are increasing understanding of the unique power of human milk, and are changing the ways that breastfeeding mothers and their infants are supported in practice. more on Medela intl. website

  • Medication and mother's milk

    Mar 26, 2012 Most medicines carry standard advice on their packaging and patient information leaflets, advising against use by pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. More often than not, this is because the effects haven’t been fully researched and evaluated. Dr Tom Hale, Professor of Paediatrics and Assistance Dean of Research at Texas Tech University School of Medicine, will be presenting the latest scientific advice around breastfeeding and medication during Medela's 7th International Breastfeeding and Lactation Symposium in Vienna, Austria, from 20-21 April 2012. He suggests that whilst women should seek advice from their doctor and other reliable sources, the manufacturers’ instructions should not always be taken at face value. Initial research conclusions show that not all medication should be stopped, and effective alternatives can be taken, particularly in relation to anti-depressants and anti-psychotics. more on Medela intl. website

  • Oligosaccharides - unlocking the unique power of human milk

    Feb 22, 2012 It is widely understood that breastmilk is the ‘gold standard’ when it comes to infant nutrition, but what makes human milk different from infant formula, and what are the latest discoveries about the way in which it protects against infections and diseases? The latest research from Dr Lars Bode, from the University of California reveals some important findings about the presence of oligosaccharides in human milk, which will be presented at Medela's 7th International Breastfeeding and Lactation Symposium in Vienna, Austria, from 20-21 April 2012. more on Medela intl. website

  • Stem Cells in Breastmilk

    Nov 9, 2011 The theory developed in 2007 by scientists at the University of Western Australia (UWA) that breastmilk contains stem cells has been taken to a higher level with the latest discovery by one of the team’s newer members: UWA PhD student Foteini Hassiotou has proven that stem cells from breastmilk can now be directed to become other body cell types such as bone, fat, liver and brain cells. Could this finally be the answer to ethically and easily obtaining pluripotent stem cells in a non-invasive manner? And what does this mean with regard to the unique power of breastmilk for the growth and development of babies? more on Medela intl. website

  • Medela Calma wins Innovation Award

    Sep 15, 2011 Cologne/ Baar, September 15.th 2011 - Medela is delighted to announce that its unique and intelligently designed Calma feeding device has won the Innovation Award at Kind and Jugend, the world’s leading international nursery fair. more on Medela intl. website

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