Abstract
Many studies have investigated the physical characteristics of sucking by breast- and bottle-fed infants (Woolridge 1986; Weber et al. 1986; Mathew & Bhatia 1989; Bamford et al. 1992). However, none have applied the same approach to human milk expression using an electric breast pump. In this regard there is a paucity of information regarding factors that can affect breast pump function. We have developed a method suitable for the objective determination of breast pump efficacy (Mitoulas et al. 2002a) and have used this method to compare a standard pumping pattern to an experimental pumping pattern in an effort to identify factors that may be responsible for breast pump efficacy.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 11th International Conference of the International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation (ISRHML) |
Editors | L.K. Pickering, A.L. Morrow, G.M. Ruiz-Palacios, R.J. Schanler |
Place of Publication | USA |
Publisher | Kluwer Academic Publishers |
Pages | 325-327 |
Volume | 554 |
Edition | Mexico City |
ISBN (Print) | 0306485885 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 |
Event | Identification of Factors Affecting Breast Pump Efficacy - Mexico City Duration: 1 Jan 2004 → … |
Conference
Conference | Identification of Factors Affecting Breast Pump Efficacy |
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Period | 1/01/04 → … |