Medela hosts breastfeeding event

Healthcare professionals from around the world discussed the latest research on the importance of breast milk at the 11th Breastfeeding and Lactation Symposium held in Berlin in April. Hosted by Medela, more than 400 participants from 41 countries enjoyed presentations from leading scientists who spoke about the unique components of human milk and the implementation of their findings into clinical practice. Topics included the benefits of breastfeeding on infant brain development, optimum food for preterm infants and the value of human milk in the NICU.

A full write-up of the event was featured in the May issue of Infant journal, volume 12, issue 3, pages 91-92.