Resources for Professionals

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

Birth Prep & Recovery

Maternal Health Tip-to-Toe Assessment

During the puerperium women experience a myriad of physiological changes alongside hormonal and emotional fluctuations as the body heals from birth. Use this tip-to-toe assessment as a reminder for all aspects of maternal health during postpartum healing.

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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

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

Oxysterols in Human Milk

Oxysterols are antiviral components found in human milk to help protect against infection. New research indicates there are three oxysterols present in breast milk throughout lactation.

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.

Breastfeeding
November 22, 2021

The Benefits of Human Milk Oligosacharides

Human milk oligosaccharides are complex sugars found exclusively in human milk that help build a healthy gut microbiome in infants, providing a lasting impact on the body's digestive and immune systems.

Breastfeeding
November 22, 2021

Breastfeeding and Maternal Mood Disorders

Approximately 1 in 5 women suffer from perinatal mental health problems during pregnancy and in the first year after birth. The potential effects of poor maternal mental health include birth trauma, lactation issues, and cognitive delays with the baby.

Breastfeeding
November 22, 2021

The Immunological Role of Breastmilk

Breast milk's composition enables it to play a key role in the defence against infection.

Breastfeeding
November 4, 2021

How to Support Perinatal Mental Health

Healthcare professionals can support perinatal mental health by creating a safe space to talk, asking questions to gather information on symptoms, and by istening to patients to increase maternal confidence.

Breastfeeding
June 2, 2022

Breastmilk and Respiratory Hygiene

Breastfeeding improves babies' chances of remaining infection-free, protecting against a wide range of illnesses, including respiratory infections.

Breastfeeding
June 2, 2022

Breast Massage Techniques

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

Breastfeeding
June 2, 2022

Breast Massage Benefits for Mother and Baby

Stanford researchers found combining breast massage with hands-on pumping led to higher yield of milk output per session. Breast massage helps empty the milk ducks and improve the flow of breastmilk.

Breastfeeding
June 2, 2022

Expressing Early Milk and Colostrum

The more often a lactating parent hand expresses milk during the first three days, the better their milk supply. Use this patient resource to teach how to express colostrum by hand.

Breastfeeding
June 2, 2022

Hands-on Pumping (HOP) Teachnique

Hands-on pumping can be used by any lactating parent to boost breastmilk yield or production. According to research, when mothers of neonates used their hands alongside their pump to express milk, breastmilk had a higher fat and caloric content.

Eco-Pearls
June 2, 2022

A Healthier Start for Babies and the Planet

Lansinoh's vision is for a safe and sustainable world for women as they become mothers. Learn how we are doing our part to reduce emissions and produce climate neutral products.

Eco-Pearls
June 2, 2022

Breastfeeding: The Baby Friendly, Eco Friendly, and Climate Smart Option

Breastmilk is environmentally sustainable and uses none of our planet's scare, natural resources. It is produced and delivered without pollution, packaging, or waste.

Eco-Pearls
June 2, 2022

United Nations Act Now Campaign

Lansinoh supports the United Nations Act Now Campaign, a global call for individual action on climate change and sustainability. Learn how small changes can help create a more sustainable future.

Eco-Pearls
June 2, 2022

Breastfeeding and Sustainability

Lansinoh supports 7 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including breastfeeding. Breastfeeding contributes to healthier mothers and is the optimum source of nutrition for infant needs.

Birth Prep & Recovery
June 2, 2022

Maternal Health Tip-to-Toe Assessment

During the puerperium women experience a myriad of physiological changes alongside hormonal and emotional fluctuations as the body heals from birth. Use this tip-to-toe assessment as a reminder for all aspects of maternal health during postpartum healing.

Birth Prep & Recovery
June 2, 2022

Helping Birth Parents Prepare for Antenatal Perineal Massage

Perineal massage promotes the skin around the perineum to stretch more easily during childbirth and has been shown to help reduce the risk of a perineal tear or episiotomy.

Birth Prep & Recovery
June 3, 2022

How to Perform Antenatal Perineal Massage (APM)

A step-by-step guide to educate and help patients become more comfortable with anenatal perineal massage.

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.

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
June 3, 2022

Cluster Feeding

Cluster feeding is a time at which an infant feeds several times within a few hours. This is most often due to a growth spurt.

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

Liquid Gold and 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.