274 Participants Needed

Breast Pump Suction Patterns for Low Milk Supply

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Overseen ByLeslie A Parker, PhD, APRN
Age: 18+
Sex: Female
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Florida
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Approved in 1 JurisdictionThis treatment is already approved in other countries

Trial Summary

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but it excludes those with medications incompatible with providing breast milk to a NICU infant. It's best to discuss your specific medications with the trial team.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Breast Pump Suction Pattern for low milk supply?

Research shows that breast pump suction patterns that mimic a baby's natural sucking can increase milk output and reduce pumping time for mothers, especially those with premature infants. This suggests that using these patterns may help mothers with low milk supply produce more milk efficiently.12345

Is the Breast Pump Suction Pattern generally safe for humans?

The studies reviewed focus on the effectiveness and efficiency of different breast pump suction patterns, but they do not report any specific safety concerns for humans.12367

How does the Breast Pump Suction Pattern treatment differ from other treatments for low milk supply?

The Breast Pump Suction Pattern treatment is unique because it mimics the natural sucking patterns of a breastfeeding infant, which can lead to greater milk output in less time compared to traditional pumping methods. This approach is designed to be more effective and efficient, especially for mothers of premature infants.12348

What is the purpose of this trial?

Compare effectiveness of breast pump patterns on lactation outcomes of pump dependent mothers of critically ill infants

Research Team

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Leslie Parker

Principal Investigator

University of Florida

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for mothers over 18 who plan to use a breast pump exclusively for the first two weeks after giving birth, with infants in the NICU and intending to provide only their milk. It's not for those who've had breast surgery, take certain medications, live far from UFHealth, or have an infant unlikely to survive.

Inclusion Criteria

You have given birth to a baby who was admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
You are committed to providing your newborn with solely your own milk for the initial two weeks after delivery.
You are likely to need the aid of a breast pump for two weeks after delivery.

Exclusion Criteria

I cannot provide my own milk to my NICU infant due to my medication or health condition.
Resides over 60 miles from UFHealth
I have had breast surgery to change size.
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Treatment

Participants are randomized to use one of three different breast pump suction patterns for 7 days

7 days
Daily monitoring

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for lactation outcomes and infant feeding proportions

6 months

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Breast Pump Suction Pattern
Trial Overview The study is examining how different suction patterns of breast pumps affect lactation outcomes in mothers whose newborns are critically ill and depend on pumped milk.
Participant Groups
3Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Breast Pump Suction Pattern 1Active Control1 Intervention
Group II: Breast Pump Suction Pattern 2Active Control1 Intervention
Group III: Breast Pump Suction Pattern 3Placebo Group1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Florida

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,428
Recruited
987,000+

Medela AG

Industry Sponsor

Trials
18
Recruited
1,800+

Findings from Research

Mothers using an irregular breast pump suction pattern (I-BPSP) produced significantly more milk daily and achieved secretory activation earlier compared to those using a standard suction pattern, based on a study of 130 mothers with infants of varying gestational ages.
The effectiveness of the I-BPSP was consistent across mothers of term, late preterm, and preterm infants, suggesting it is a beneficial approach for enhancing lactation in breast pump-dependent mothers.
Milk production after preterm, late preterm and term delivery; effects of different breast pump suction patterns.Post, ED., Stam, G., Tromp, E.[2018]
In a study involving 105 mothers of premature infants, newly designed breast pump suction patterns that mimic infant sucking led to significantly greater daily and cumulative milk output compared to standard methods.
The experimental initiation and standard maintenance suction patterns were found to be more effective, efficient, comfortable, and convenient for mothers during lactation.
Breast pump suction patterns that mimic the human infant during breastfeeding: greater milk output in less time spent pumping for breast pump-dependent mothers with premature infants.Meier, PP., Engstrom, JL., Janes, JE., et al.[2022]
Power pumping (PP) resulted in significantly higher milk volume expressed per session compared to routine pumping (RP), with 50 mL vs. 27 mL on the 7th day, indicating that PP may enhance milk production in the short term.
Despite the increased milk volume from power pumping, there was no significant difference in exclusive breastfeeding rates at discharge between the two groups, with 61.1% in PP and 50% in RP (p=0.477), suggesting that higher milk output does not necessarily translate to improved breastfeeding outcomes.
Comparison of Two Pumping Strategies to Improve Exclusive Breastfeeding at Discharge in Mothers of VLBW Infants with Low Milk Output - A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Kalathingal, T., Manerkar, S., Mondkar, J., et al.[2023]

References

Milk production after preterm, late preterm and term delivery; effects of different breast pump suction patterns. [2018]
Breast pump suction patterns that mimic the human infant during breastfeeding: greater milk output in less time spent pumping for breast pump-dependent mothers with premature infants. [2022]
Comparison of Two Pumping Strategies to Improve Exclusive Breastfeeding at Discharge in Mothers of VLBW Infants with Low Milk Output - A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. [2023]
Comparison of maternal milk ejection characteristics during pumping using infant-derived and 2-phase vacuum patterns. [2020]
Effectiveness of four manual breast pumps for mothers after preterm delivery in a developing country. [2019]
Development of a WIC single-user electric breast pump protocol. [2018]
Interchanging Breast Pump Kit Brands Alters Breast Pump Suction Pressure. [2021]
Response of breasts to different stimulation patterns of an electric breast pump. [2017]
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