Breast shield design impacts milk removal dynamics during pumping: A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

While many studies have investigated the importance of optimizing pumping patterns for milk removal, the influence of breast shield design on milk removal has not been the focus of extensive investigation. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of breast shields with either a 105° or a 90° flange opening angle on breast drainage and milk volume expressed during pumping.

Material and methods

This study was a cross-over, randomized controlled non-inferiority trial (Registration; NCT03091985). Mothers (n = 49) of breastfeeding infants participated in the study over two study sessions. Participants were randomly assigned to pump both breasts simultaneously for 15 minutes with either the 105° or 90° breast shield in the first session, and the other shield in

SUBMITTER: Sakalidis VS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7687096 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature