Adelle McArdle from the School of Rural Health Churchill attended the Lactation Symposium hosted by Monash Health (formerly Southern Clinical School) in September in Clayton.

The symposium focused on some of the latest research findings on breast milk, lactation and breastfeeding. There was particular emphasis on the role of breast milk in pathological conditions such as infant and maternal infection, and the importance of human milk for infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care units.

“I heard the latest evidence and research finding on breast milk and its unique properties, from speakers who are considered leaders in their respective fields, including Associate Professor Donna Geddes.” Adelle said.

Associate Professor Donna Geddes, a senior researcher and current Head of the Hartmann Human Research Lactation Group at the University of Western Australia, agreed to present at an upcoming training forum for physiotherapists in the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the lactating breast in August 2015.

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