Facilitating Lactation Through Optimized Workflows - Evaluating the Efficiency of Pumping Protocols and Cellular Mechanisms of Milk Production

N/ANot Yet RecruitingNCT07260968

University of Rochester225 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

225

Conditions

Low Milk Supply

Interventions

Pumping frequency interventionOTHER

In 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.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Exclusion criteria: * Twins and other multiples * Contraindications to or unable to breastfeed * Major congenital anomaly or unexpected surgery * Elevated maternal depression * Low milk transfer * No electricity or smartphone access

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Milk Production

The study will measure milk production using a 24-hour test weighing (weighing infants before and after each feed) before and after the intervention.

Time frame: 6 month follow-up

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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