The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of two different breast pumping protocols in increasing milk production among lactating individuals diagnosed with primary low milk supply, and to investigate the associated molecular, hormonal, and inflammatory mechanisms driving milk output.
English-speaking
Lactating parents of singleton, term infants less than 3 months of age
Intend to breastfeed and are breastfeeding (at the breast) at least 3 times per day
Twins and other multiples
Contraindications to or unable to breastfeed
Major congenital anomaly or unexpected surgery
Elevated maternal depression
Parallel
Pumping frequency intervention
Other interventionIn this randomized clinical trial, we will evaluate whether a lower frequency of pumping (3-4 times/day) or no additional pumping recommendations can lead to higher compliance, an increase in milk production, and a longer duration of breastfeeding.
Milk Production
The study will measure milk production over 24 hours using a 24-hour test weighing (weighing infants before and after each feed) before and after the intervention.
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University of Rochester
Lead sponsor
Cornell University
Collaborator
