August 5, 2026- To mark World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), observed globally from August 1–7, Medela announced the recipient of its CHF 20,000 research contribution supporting community-based initiatives that strengthen breastfeeding support. Throughout August, Medela will also spotlight leading experts in human milk research and lactation science through webinars, podcasts and educational content for healthcare professionals and families.
The winning project, “Building Sustainable Lactation Care After Hospital Discharge: A Community-Anchored Implementation Model in West Michigan,” is led by Anita Esquerra-Zwiers, PhD, RN, CBS, with Rebecca Antaya, RD, IBCLC, through their work with Lactation Collective, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization focused on expanding access to lactation care.
Medela’s research contribution was launched as part of the With You, Every Step of the Way campaign to support community-based breastfeeding initiatives and sustainable support systems. As part of its WBW activities, Medela will also share educational content and expert perspectives on human milk research and lactation care.