Resources for Professionals

Educational tools and professional resources to help support birth parents and babies

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Breastfeeding
June 2, 2022

Reverse Pressure Softening

Reverse pressure softening in breastfeeding is a simple, effective method to soften the area around the areola and make it easier for baby to latch.

Breastfeeding
June 2, 2022

Lymphatic Massage

Developed in partnership with Lansinohs' Clinical Advisory Netowrk, this is a guide to practical breast massage techniques for lactating parents and mothers.

Breastfeeding
June 3, 2022

10 Benefits of Colostrum

Colostrum, also known as liquid gold, is the first milk produced by a lactating parent. Although the volume produced may be tiny, colostrum has significant health benefits.

Breastfeeding
June 3, 2022

How Mothers Produce Breastmilk

Breastmilk is producted by lactating parents and naturally controlled by a baby's needs and not breast size.

Breastfeeding
April 16, 2024

6 Breastfeeding Positions for New Moms

Some new moms may benefit from changing breastfeeding postions. These 6 breastfeeding positions may help make breastfeeding more comfortable for both mom and baby.

Breastfeeding
June 3, 2022

The Immunological Role of Breast Milk

Breastmilk composition aids in the defense against infection due to the presence of IgAs, hormones and enzymes, micro RNA and exomes, human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), oxysterols, and stem cells in breastmilk.

Breastfeeding
June 3, 2022

9 Stages of the Golden Hour

The immediate time post-birth is known as the golden hour. During this time, babies display instictive behavior when held skin-to-skin.

Breastfeeding
June 3, 2022

Newborn Stomach Sizes

During the first few weeks of life, a baby's stomach is quite small. This means that even though a newborn doesn't need very much breastmilk during this time, it's still important to reassure moms they are producing enough breastmilk to feed baby.

Breastfeeding
June 3, 2022

Oxytocin

Oxytocin is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. This hormone is responsible for helping the uterus contract to pre-pregnancy size, the let-down reflex during breastfeeding, and a feeling of relaxation or well-being.

Breastfeeding
June 3, 2022

What is Prolactin?

Prolactin is a hormone secreted from the pituitary gland that enables lactating parents to produce milk. As estrogen and progesterone levels decrease after birth, prolactin levels rise beginning the productiong of human milk.

Clinical Research
June 28, 2023

Clinical Evaluation of a novel hydrogel dressing for protection of Caesarean Section Incisions under expected use conditions.

Twenty-six USA based mothers, who had undergone Caesarean Section (CS) delivery in the past 6-24 weeks trialed a novel C-section hydrogel dressing designed to protect a healing CS incision, while cooling and soothing the area.‍

Clinical Research
June 28, 2023

Reasons for C-Section and Experiences of Recovery: A Qualitative Survey of US-Based Mothers

This qualitative survey captures the reasons why 201 US based mothers birthed via Caesarean section (CS) and their experiences recovering from this major, yet routine, surgical procedure.

Breastfeeding
May 2, 2023

10 Steps to Prepare Patients for Breastfeeding by Nannette Mills, RNC, IBCLC and Lansinoh Clinical Advisory Network Member

Healthcare professionals like you are essential to birth parents feeling better prepared and more supported to begin breastfeeding as they embark on their unique parenting journey.

Clinical Research
June 3, 2022

HPA Lanolin and Its Ability to Protect the Nipple When Breastfeeding

This study presents a novel clinical model used to demonstrate the use of lanolin before and during repeated skin insult to protect the skin.

Clinical Research
June 3, 2022

The Impact of Birth Experience & Pain on Breastfeeding Outcomes

This survey-based study investigaes how actual experiences of birth and breastfeeding differed from the birthing parent's pre-birth intentions and any subsequent perceived experience of breastfeeding mothers in the USA.

Breastfeeding
November 3, 2022

Hand Expression Q&A with Nannette Mills, RNC, IBCLC

Learn about the importance of teaching hand expression and how to improve the colostrum collection process from this Q&A with Nannette Mills, RNC, IBCLC and Lansinoh Clinical Advisory Network Member

Clinical Research
June 3, 2022

The Impact of Birth Related Injury and Pain on Breastfeeding Outcomes

This survey aims to investigate how actual experiences of birth and breastfeeding differed from mothers' pre-birth intentions and any subsequent perceived impact on the breastfeeding experience.

Clinical Research
June 3, 2022

The Impact of Birth Experience Pain on Breastfeeding Outcomes - A Multi Country Study

This multi-country study examines how pain related to birth may be an under-considered factor in the early cessation of breastfeeding.

User Guides
June 3, 2022

Healthcare Professionals User Guide: Managing Breastfeeding Conditions

This user guide for managing breastfeeding conditions supports healthcare professionals as they care for lactating patients.

User Guides
June 3, 2022

Healthcare Professionals User Guide: Lansinoh Contact Nipple Shields

Contact Nipple Shields are effective tools for addressing short term latch-on issues related to premature, small or ill infants, flat or inverted nipples, tongue tie, lip tie, or overactive let-down.