Medela Messenger Summer 2009
Transcription
Medela Messenger Summer 2009
I s sue 07.09 • Su mmer 20 09 messenger News for Professionals Medela Launches Symphony® Preemie+™ for the NICU symphony ® + Preemie Standard Medela is proud to announce the launch of Preemie+, a new, evidenced-based pumping program that helps mothers of premature infants get significantly more milk in less time. In addition, Medela is launching a series of new education programs to educate NICU professionals on best practices and the life and cost saving benefits of feeding more human milk in the NICU. 1.0 2.0 Because Every Drop Counts™ Pioneering Research Medela teamed up with Paula Meier, RN, DNS, FAAN and researchers from Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) in Chicago, to investigate the unique sucking pattern of a newborn. Previously, breastpumps could only simulate the nutritive sucking pattern of a healthy infant during mature lactation, after the milk supply had established. Yet in the first few days after birth, the maternal milk supply is limited. During this time infants suck more irregularly with rapid sucks and longer pauses. Medela and the RUMC team hypothesized that this sucking pattern may be a critical first step in establishing an adequate milk volume. Pump-dependent mothers (such as mothers of premature infants) do not receive this very different stimulation to the breasts because their babies are unable to suck in this manner. In this Issue Medela Launches Symphony Preemie+ for the NICU ...................................................................1-2 Donor Milk - Medela Supports the Most Vulnerable Babies .....................................3-4 Feature Stories Healthy Baby Breastfeeding Log ............................................. 5 Clinical Education Programs ...................................... 6 Upcoming Programs ..................................................... 7 Medela Partner Program ............................................. 8 What’s New Mid Blue Sleep Bra ................................................................. 9 Breastmilk Bottle Set-8oz 3-pack ........................................... 9 Breastmilk Bottle Spare Parts ............................................... 10 Wide Base Nipples ............................................................... 10 Promotions ................................................................11-12 Freestyle™ Wins International Design Award ..... 13 Through research and further investigation Medela developed Symphony Preemie+. Meier then conducted a blinded randomized clinical trial that showed amazing results. It found that when Symphony Preemie+ was used in combination with Medela’s Standard 2.0 program, it produced significantly more milk in less time compared to the Standard 2.0 alone. Outstanding Clinical Trial Results: Improving NICU Outcomes with Human Milk: Research and Education are Key Research clearly shows that high doses of human milk in the first 14-28 days post-birth are important in reducing the relative risk for costly and disabling morbidities. In fact, research shows a clear dose response effect between dose of human milk and reduction in risk for several disabling morbidities. This reduction in risk potentially translates into lower health care costs. By day 6, mothers achieved as much milk as mothers of exclusively breastfeeding term infants (530 ml). To learn more about how human milk translates to better health outcomes and lower costs, click here. By day 10, mothers achieved 71% more milk output. Medela is committed to helping NICUs improve outcomes through education on the critical importance of feeding more human milk in the NICU. More than twice the number of mothers achieved the milk output target of 500 ml/day. On average, mothers pumped 124 fewer minutes during the first 14 days. To learn more about the clinical trial click here “ Preemie+ is important as it is upgraded technology for the Symphony, but for Medela, it is about more than that, “ By day 14, 36% more mothers achieved the milk output target of > 350 ml/day post birth. “Preemie+ is important as it is upgraded technology for the Symphony, but for Medela, it is about more than that,” said Amy O’Malley, RN, MSN, Medela Education Manager. “We want to fully support increased use of human milk in the NICU and have developed numerous new programs that educate health care professionals on the latest research behind human milk. These programs will teach NICU professionals how to establish and implement best practices to translate the evidence about human milk into better outcomes.” To learn more about our education programs click here. Be sure to contact your Medela Representative today to find out how you can get Preemie+ into your NICU. ■ 2 HOME Donor Milk – Medela Supports the Most Vulnerable Babies Since the early 1980s, milk banks have disappeared from numerous hospitals across the world. However, this trend is now beginning to change. Setting up and running a milk bank requires extensive knowledge on the handling of human milk together with considerable administrative effort. This includes, for example, a careful selection process of the donors, their Baar, Switzerland, April 28, 2009 - Human milk contains nutrients and antibodies that are essential for a baby’s development, particularly those born prematurely. When these tiny babies or other babies in hospital suffering from different conditions cannot be breastfed by their constant monitoring, the testing of the bacterial content of the milk and ensuring its perfect pasteurization. Leading maternity and Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) across the world are now embarking on a slow reintroduction of milk banks. mothers, pasteurized donor human milk from a milk bank is the next-best solution. Medela is supporting the return of milkbanks by providing recognized experts, such as Dr. Ben Hartmann, the opportunity to speak about the development of milkbanks and the great efforts required to ensure increased survival rates and improved quality of life for these vulnerable infants. Premature babies are particularly susceptible to infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Ensuring that these babies have a plentiful supply of human milk results in a decreased risk of developing necrotizing enterocolitis, a life-threatening condition resulting in inflammation of the intestines in these babies. The natural the resistance and vitality of premature babies. Having a premature baby is a very stressful event for a mother. As research shows, human milk provides significant benefits for the growth and development of premature babies. Mothers can participate in the care of their baby by providing their breastmilk. However, the emotional strain and worry about their newborn infant can sometimes result in a mother’s reduced ability to produce enough milk. Pasteurized donor human milk from a milk bank is the next best thing, helping baby to develop and reassuring parents that their baby is getting the best substitute possible. “ Mothers of very premature babies often endure considerable stress from the fact that their baby has to remain in the intensive care unit. “ and vital nutrients contained in human milk also enhance In August 2006, Dr. Ben Hartmann and his colleagues opened the first milk bank in Australia, The Perron Rotary Express Milk Bank (PREM Bank) at King Edward Memorial Hospital in Perth, Western Australia. Since its opening, Dr. Hartmann has achieved outstanding success by incorporating the latest scientific insights and evidence into practice. HOME 3 “Mothers of very premature babies often endure About Dr. Ben Hartmann considerable stress from the fact that their baby has to remain in the intensive care unit. For that reason, He completed a PhD (plant cell metabolism and and others, some mothers may struggle to produce physiology) at the University of Western Australia in 2001. sufficient milk for their baby,” Dr. Ben Hartmann points From 2001 – 2005 he ran his own small business (based out. “We support these mothers and their babies with in New Zealand and Melbourne) and in 2003 completed pasteurized donor human milk to see them through this a Certificate IV in Small Business Management at RMIT. most difficult period.” It is a recognized fact that babies’ In 2005 he was employed to prepare a business plan for immune systems benefit from the provision of human the Perron Rotary Express Milk Bank (PREM Bank) and milk. Research is now exploring how donor human milk was subsequently employed as Telethon Postdoctoral also supports the preterm baby. The redevelopment of Research Fellow to implement the business plan and milk banks is only the very beginning of a story, in which establish Australia’s first contemporary human milk the very youngest members of our society play the bank. The PREM Bank began dispensing pasteurized major role. donor human milk to hospitalized and ill infants in July 2006. Since April 2007 he has been employed as Medela provided funds for Dr. Ben Hartmann to travel to manager (Scientist in Charge) of the PREM Bank. ■ China in April 2009. The aim of his visit was to support positive trends towards a professional reintroduction of milk banks. For that same reason, Medela is supporting the Third International Breastfeeding and Lactation Symposium in Vienna in autumn 2009 as one of the event’s main sponsors. The enormous efforts by scientists, physicians, and numerous hospitals, together with Medela, are undertaken for the benefit of these vulnerable babies. The tragic events in China as the result of contaminated milk powder have again brought into question the wide spread practice of providing babies with artificial baby milk and have reawakened global interest in breastfeeding and the redevelopment of milk banks. 4 HOME Medela is proud to announce the…. Healthy Baby Breastfeeding Log Encourages breastfeeding and provides important breastfeeding education to mom The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that mothers breastfeed for the first six months. Our new Healthy Baby Breastfeeding Log is a great tool to give new moms a jump-start into breastfeeding. There is also a NICU Pumping Log available (English - #1547553 and/ or Spanish - #1547556). Supplying breastfeeding mothers with information and support will help increase her initiation and duration rates. Mothers can use the breastfeeding education portion of the booklet to answer questions and easily step into the beginning stages of breastfeeding. #1547575 – English • #1547576 - Spanish The Healthy Baby Breastfeeding Log, designed to record key information for your mothers, is a great troubleshooting tool for mom and her healthcare provider. Mom can use as many lines in the log as needed to document her breastfeeding and/or pumping sessions. There is also a diaper log to help reassure mothers that their babies are getting the right nourishment. For more information on this product contact your local sales representative or email our Customer Service Team at [email protected] HOME 5 Upcoming Programs and Events Our programs provide your staff with evidence-based research and information regarding current breastfeeding management issues that you can implement to change practice and improve outcomes. Clinical Education Programs Making a Difference: Strategies to Improve Breastfeeding Outcomes Presented by: Maria Lennon, MSN, CNM, IBCLC Maria Lennon Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Time: 7:15 am – 2:45 pm Location: High Country Conference Center – Flagstaff, AZ The Importance of Establishing and Managing Breastfeeding Presented by: Maria Lennon, MSN, CNM, IBCLC Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009 Time: 1:15 pm – 5:00 pm – or – Date: Friday, July 31, 2009 Time: 8:00 am – 11:30 am Location: Shawnee Mission Medical Center – Shawnee Mission, KS CE & CERP hours available for these programs. 6 A Day of Lactation Education Presented by: Irene Zoppi, RN, MSN, IBCLC Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 Time: 7:30 am – 4:15 pm Location: Edward Hospital – Naperville, IL Irene Zoppi Date: Monday, September 14, 2009 Time: 7:45 am – 3:45 pm Location: Carolinas Medical Center University – Charlotte, NC Presented by: Maria Lennon, MSN, CNM, IBCLC Date: Thursday, September 17, 2009 Time: 9:45 am – 2:30 pm Location: Genesis Medical Center – Davenport, IA Evidence-Based Breastfeeding: What Clinicians Need to Know Presented by: Maria Lennon, MSN, CNM, IBCLC Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Time: 8:00 am – 11:45 am – or – Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009 Time: 8:00 am – 11:45 am Location: Ocean Springs Hospital – Ocean Springs, MS Alternative Feeding Strategies for Infants with Special Needs & Optimizing Weight Gain Through Human Milk Management Presented by: Irene Zoppi, RN, MSN, IBCLC Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Time: 5:30 pm – 9:15 pm Location: Mercy Medical Center – Springfield, MA HOME Upcoming Programs Human Milk in the NICU: Translating Evidence Into Practice The Use of Human Milk & Breastfeeding Education for the NICU Nurse Presented by: Paula Meier, RN, DNSc, FAAN Diane Spatz, PhD, RNC, FAAN Presented by: Diane Spatz, PhD, RNC, FAAN This Symposium is led by two pioneers in the research and practice of the use of human milk in the NICU. They will provide evidence Diane Spatz Paula Meier about the impact of human milk feedings and health outcomes and costs of care for premature, surgical, late preterm and readmitted newborn infants. Their research and evidence represents two different environments – a birthing hospital and a top children’s hospital. Speakers focus on arming attendees with clinically proven, evidence-based methods for successfully establishing human milk and breastfeeding programs. Date: Monday, October 26, 2009 Time: 7:45 am – 4:45 pm Location: South Nassau Communities Hospital – Oceanside, NY Registration Details: Click here to register for this event. Early bird registration expires on September 25, 2009. Registration Fees: $135 group (10 or more) $150 early bird registration $175 standard CE & CERP hours available for these programs. Dr. Spatz has dedicated her entire nursing career to caring for high risk mothers and infants. Since 1989, Dr. Spatz has conducted research on breastfeeding and the use of human milk in high risk mothers and infants and interventions to improve outcomes. She is published in a variety of journals and travels nationally and internationally to educate health care workers on the use of human milk for vulnerable infants. Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Time: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Location: Bavarian Inn Lodge – Frankenmuth, MI Registration Details: Registration Opens – August 1, 2009 Click here to register for this event. September Course for IBCLC Certification Exam For more information email Mark Spitzack at [email protected]. For more information on Medela Education go to www.medelaeducation.com. HOME 7 Medela Partner Program Medela welcomes the newest Certified Nursing Centers The Partner Program recognizes accounts who continue to grow their business with the support of the Medela brand. Medela’s Certified Nursing Centers offer a full product assortment that provides a “one-stop shop” for all of mom’s breastfeeding and educational needs. Moms will find dedicated staff, including certified product specialists and certified bra fitters providing superior customer service. Certified Nursing Centers also offer Breastfeeding Specialist referrals, educational materials, classes, and so much more. Click on the logos of our newest Certified Nursing Centers for more information. Babies in Bloom 1988 Hacienda Drive Vista, CA 92081 (760) 940-2229 www.babies-in-bloom.com Ohana Daze 95-1249 Meheula Pkwy #148 Mililani, HI 96789 (808) 625-7774 Storkland 8585 N. Davis Hwy Pensacola, FL 32514 (850) 478-2633 www.storkland.net Baby Beloved, Inc. 555 Mid Towne NE, Suite 100 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 977-5683 www.babybelovedinc.com Bosom Buddies The Nursing Mother’s Center 3333 Silas Creek Parkway Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (336) 718-5636 Click here to visit the Nursing Mother’s Center 8331-C S. Willow Street Lone Tree, CO 80124 (720) 482-0109 www.bosombuddies.com Click here for a complete listing of nationally recognized Medela Certified Nursing Centers. The Care Connection 4500 Harlem Road Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 634-0300 www.careconnectiononline.com 8 HOME What’s New Mid-Blue Sleep Bra – Designed for Nighttime Comfort Ships 7/1/09 and available while supplies last! S #67711, M #67712, L #67713, XL #67714 Breastmilk Bottle Set—8oz 3-pack Now moms can pump, store and feed with new larger size breastmilk bottles. Designed for long-term storage, all Medela breastmilk bottles are and always have been BPA-free and retain breastmilk’s beneficial properties. Available now! #87132 HOME 9 Breastmilk Bottle Spare Parts Works with all Medela breastmilk bottles and wide base nipples so moms can always have clean parts on hand! For use with: Medela wide base nipples All Medela breastmilk bottles Includes 3 travel caps, 3 collars, 3 discs, 3 solid lids and a mesh drawstring bag for keeping parts together when cleaning in the dishwasher. Ships 6/1/09 #87165 Wide Base Nipples Silicone nipples are compatible with all Medela breastmilk bottles and complement breastfeeding. Available in slow and medium flow for feeding newborns and infants. Available now! months 0-4 #87133 Medium Flow 4-12 months #87134 Slow Flow 10 HOME Promotions Freestyle™ Gift With Purchase Promotion! (in-store 6/1/09–8/31/09) A Special In-Store Gift for Mom! $31 Retail Value – FREE! With purchase of a Freestyle hands-free breastpump. 1 2 3 Mom buys a Freestyle™ Breastpump. Mom receives FREE Medela products - Medela reimburses you with replacement products. $31 retail value! (products supplied from store inventory) Freestyle Gift With Purchase Promo Code 0913 Thank you for choosing the Medela Freestyle breastpump. We hope you enjoy your special gift. Please complete the information below. Your privacy is important to us, so your information will not be resold or used by any third parties and is solely used for internal research. Section to be completed by Mom Date: ___________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Name: __________________________________________ ( ) Phone: _________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ Can Medela contact you for further details? ❍ Yes ❍ No ________________________________________________ Did you come here today specifically to purchase a Medela Freestyle breastpump? ❍ Yes ❍ No What factors were involved in your decision to purchase a Medela Freestyle? (Choose the #1 reason) ❍ Gift with purchase ❍ Rechargeable battery included ❍ Pumping features (timer, memory, 2-Phase Expression technology) ❍ Size/weight of the Freestyle ❍ Hands-free ❍ Other: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Did the Gift with Purchase offer impact your decision today? ❍ Yes, the Gift with Purchase saved me up to $31 today on items I will use! ❍ No, my mind was already made up to purchase the Medela Freestyle breastpump. Section to be completed by Retailer Date: ___________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ Business Name: _________________________________ ________________________________________________ Contact Name: __________________________________ ( ) Phone: _________________________________________ Medela Account Number: _________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Please check free goods replacements: ❍ 87131-Breastmilk Bottle Set 5oz (3pk) ❍ 87024-Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bags (5pk) ❍ 87055-Quick Clean Wipes (24pk) Free goods replacement alternatives: ❍ 87133-Slow Flow Nipple (3pk) ❍ 87134-Medium Flow Nipple (3pk) ❍ 89973-Disposable Nursing Bra Pads (30ct) ❍ PersonalFit Breastshields (Set of 2-list size: ________) InstruCtIons: 1. Customer completes top portion at time of purchase and receipt of gift. 2. Retailer completes bottom portion of form and mails photocopy (retailer keeps original) to: Medela, Inc. 1101 Corporate Drive, McHenry, IL 60050. Attn: Freestyle 3. Please allow 4 weeks for product value reimbursement. 4. All forms must be postmarked by 10/01/09. Offer good June 1, 2009 – August 31, 2009. One gift with Freestyle purchase. Offer only available in the United States. Only available for in-store purchases. No cash value. Void where prohibited by law. Freestyle Breastmilk Bottle Set – 5oz 3-pack (#87131) Redemption Form Quick Clean™ Micro-Steam™ Bags 5-pack (#87024) Quick Clean Wipes 24-pack (#87055) Retailers—stock up now on Freestyle, 5oz Breastmilk Bottle Set, Quick Clean™ Micro-Steam™ Bags and Quick Clean Wipes! Medela will send you FREE gift boxes, redemption forms and an introductory letter with FAQ’s and complete details. Simply order your FREE Freestyle Gift With Purchase Promotional Kit! For more information call Medela Customer Service at 888-MEDELA-8. HOME 11 Promotions Medela offers feeding coupons with easy redemption Medela breastmilk feeding products are and always have been BPA-free. Breastmilk bottles are designed for safe, long-term storage and retain breastmilk’s beneficial properties. Medela wants to help moms choose products designed especially for breastmilk, so we’re currently offering coupons inside select Medela breastpumps and feeding products for $3.00 OFF the following products (see actual coupon at the time of customer redemption for specific details): CONSUMER: REDEEM ONLY BY PURCHASING THE BRAND AND SIZE(S) MANUFACTURER COUPON EXPIRES 11/30/09 $ INDICATED. MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED. VOID IF TRANSFERRED TO ANY PERSON, FIRM, OR GROUP PRIOR TO STORE REDEMPTION. 3.00 OFF LIMIT ONE COUPON PER PURCHASE. RETAILER: MEDELA, INC. WILL REIMBURSE YOU THE FACE VALUE OF THIS 8 CENTS HANDLING IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR REDEMPTION CONSUMER MUST PAY ANY SALES TAX. SEND ALL REDEEMED COUPONS TO: MEDELA, INC., MANDLIK & RHODES, PO BOX 490 DEPT #1025, TECATE, CA 91980. CASH VALUE 1/100¢. 1547573 A 0209 © 2009 Medela, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. COUPON PLUS POLICY (COPY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST). any of these Medela breastmilk feeding and storage products: - 5oz Breastmilk Bottle Set (3-pack #87131) - 8oz Breastmilk Bottle Set (3-pack #87132) - 4oz Glass Breastmilk Bottle Set 73388 (2-pack #87136) - 8oz Glass Breastmilk Bottle Set (2-pack #87135) - Feeding Gift Set (#87137) 5 20451 00087 4 5oz Breastmilk Bottle Set (3-pack #87131) 8oz Breastmilk Bottle Set (3-pack #87132) 4oz Glass Breastmilk Bottle Set (2-pack #87136) 8oz Glass Breastmilk Bottle Set (2-pack #87135) Breastmilk Feeding Gift Set (#87137) (8101)0 73388 1109 Redeeming coupons is easy: Accept the coupon and verify that the customer is purchasing a product mentioned on the coupon as valid for the discount. Charge the customer for the product and reduce the amount by the value of the coupon (either by scanning the UPC on the coupon or manually). Send redeemed coupons to: Medela, Inc., Mandlik & Rhodes, P.O. Box 490, Dept #1025, Tecate, CA 91980 (this information is also printed on the coupon). Medela, Inc. will reimburse you the face value of the coupon (in this case, $3.00) plus 8 cents handling in accordance with our redemption policy. 12 HOME Medela’s Freestyle™ Wins International Design Award Freestyle named to list of coveted 2009 red dot product design winners Medela, the world market leader in breastpump technology is proud to announce that its innovative new hands-free breastpump, Freestyle™, has won the coveted 2009 red dot design award. The red dot design award, with origins dating back to 1955, is the world’s largest and most renowned design competition. This year, 2,321 products were entered from 49 nations in three divisions consisting of product design, communication design and design concept. The product design award division consisted of seventeen categories ranging from households and kitchens to life science and medicine. Medela’s Freestyle breastpump received one of 53 red dot product design awards in the life science and medicine category. “ Our end goal was to meet the needs of busy mothers across the globe and to provide the highest quality of product possible. “ “As the lead industrial designer on the product, I am honored to accept this prestigious award on behalf of the team, which spent years researching and developing this innovative product. Our end goal was to meet the needs of busy mothers across the globe and to provide the highest quality of product possible. From the usability, to the mechanics, to the aesthetics, every detail was scrutinized, well thought out and tested with mothers,” said Jill Solberg, manager, industrial design, Medela. Freestyle is the first rechargeable, hands-free, doubleelectric breastpump to give moms true pumping mobility. The breastpump was developed following five years of research as well as hundreds of hours spent interviewing health care professionals and observing more than 1,000 mom-testers. The result of this extensive research is a hands-free breastpump that is revolutionary small, weighing less than a pound, but exceedingly powerful with Medela’s research-based 2-Phase Expression® technology that allows moms to get more milk in less time. Freestyle has a suggested retail price of $379.99 and is now available at specialty and mass retailers for purchase. To find a location near you, visit www.medelafreestyle.com. “Successful products are in so far different from less successful products that they can survive in the real world,” explains design expert Professor Dr. Peter Zec, initiator of the red dot design award. “Successful participation in a design competition can already be an initial sign of a product’s later commercial success, because these competitions allow an objectification of otherwise often very subjective design decisions.” Receiving an award in an internationally renowned design competition such as the red dot design award was therefore an important indicator whether a product had the potential to succeed internationally. Products submitted to the red dot design award are assessed by an international jury consisting of renowned design experts. They examine and test the products and assess them according to criteria such as degree of innovation, functionality, ergonomics, longevity, ecological compatibility and clarity of function. ■ HOME 13 Medela, Inc., P.O. Box 660, 1101 Corporate Drive, McHenry, IL 60051-0660 Phone: (800) 435-8316 or (815) 363-1166 Fax: (815) 363-1246 Email: [email protected] www.medela.com Because Every Drop Counts, Breastmilk Feeding Gift Set, Freestyle, Quick Clean, Micro-Steam and Preemie+ are trademarks and 2-Phase Expression, Symphony, and Medela are registered trademarks of Medela, Inc. 0709 14 © 2009 Medela, Inc. HOME