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
University of Rochester
Lead sponsor
Cornell University
Collaborator