Lactation Medicine Lab - Live Online 2026
When
- Medical practitioners (generalist or non-generalist): first Tuesdays of the month 7 pm AEST (note AEST is different to ADST)
Duration
75 minutes
Host
Dr Pamela Douglas IBCLC, Fellow of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, Associate Professor Adjunct School of Medicine Griffith University
Link to the zoom meeting
Medical practitioners
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87253824868?pwd=jzTEKsqvVFoV2NUNRGwGuAEyyRWbJ7.1
Format: (may alter according to preferences of the group)
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15 minute focussed presentation by Pam (or other volunteers) on the topic of the month – key points of clinical relevance to practice of Lactation Medicine
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5 minute research round-up by Pam relative to day’s topic
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5 minute ‘caring for you’ reflection: self-care, self-compassion, inspiration, listening to our own body during our consultations with patients etc drawing on wide range of sources
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Case discussion raised by participants, discussions of any lactation-related topic that participants raise, respectful and kind debate and dissent amongst participants welcomed! All perspectives included. (Note: this format is intended to be different to NDC Live Network Hours, where Pam generally guides the discussions - the Lactation Medicine discussion group is intended to be group-led after initial presentation.)
What makes joining in worthwhile?
In this group, you’ll find a
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Research-based presentation focussed on relevance to clinical practice
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Research-based integration with other domains of infant care
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Transparency about difference between theoretical models and what is demonstrated to be effective (because lactation medicine remains a research frontier!)
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Non-ideological orientation. No overt or covert exclusion of any professional or their research or education contributions for ideological reasons!
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Celebration of dissent, debate, difference, and cherishing of intellectual courage - for the sake of women who breastfeed (however little or much), their infants, and their families.
What cost?
No cost. Open to all medical practitioners.
Schedule: medical practitioners
| Date 2026 First Tuesdays 7 pm AEST | Topic of 15 minute presentation |
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| 7 April | Overmedicalisation, paramedicalisation, and overtreatment of the breastfeeding woman and her infant |
| 5 May | Larger bodied women and lactation; Insufficient Glandular Tissue and lactation |
| 2 June | Nipple pain and damage: research update re moist wound healing + Breastfeeding Pain Reasoning Model |
| 7 July | Antibiotic use + frequency of milk removal in breast inflammation: research update |
| 4 August | Downregulation + upregulation of milk production: research update re mechanisms and models |
| 1 September | To be determined |
| 6 October | To be determined |
| 3 November | To be determined |
| 1 December | To be determined |
(Pam will make sure these short updates above are available to all members of The NDC Institute as well - process to be developed.)