{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Bodacious Optimist","title":"Medela's Angela Lang on Lactation Innovation + Breastfeeding Advocacy","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2873,"description":"Join Dr. Angela Lang as she shares her expertise and personal journey in the field of lactation and breastfeeding support. Dr. Lang, who began her career as a systems engineer before transitioning to nursing, discusses the importance of evidence-based care and the challenges she faced as a new mother. She emphasizes the role of Medela in advancing breastfeeding technology, including the significance of the early pump-in-style models and the latest innovations like colostrum collectors. The episode delves into detailed lactation practices, the physiological benefits of breastfeeding for both baby and mother, and the cultural shifts (and infrastructure) needed to better support breastfeeding journeys. Dr. Lang also highlights the importance of accessible education for healthcare providers to ensure mothers receive the support they need from the hospital to their homes.\n00:00 Introduction and Excitement\n02:47 Medela's Mission and Lactation Journey\n03:26 Personal Story: From Engineer to Lactation Consultant\n04:16 Challenges and Changes in Breastfeeding\n05:50 Evolution of Breast Pumps\n07:15 Medela's Role in Supporting Working Moms\n08:25 Clinical Research and Breast Pump Technology\n11:31 Pumping vs. Breastfeeding\n12:21 Importance of Colostrum\n22:53 Supporting Breastfeeding in Hospitals\n42:07 Community and Cultural Support for Breastfeeding\n46:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts\n\nMentioned in this episode:\nMedela\nMilk Stork\nHuman Milk Institute ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/tgbcOgaO3yUdfEVD1XdJmYFgBzOdzaNoxqKFCweaIGo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzUwOTEwLzE3MTA1/MzQ5NTMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}