The detection and physiological changes associated with milk ejection and milk removal in lactating women

Hazel Gardner

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The detection and physiological changes associated with milk ejection and milk removal in lactating women

Hazel Gardner

School of Molecular Sciences

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Abstract

Milk ejection (ME) is a critical process for successful lactation. Ultrasound, milk flow rates, bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS)
and thermal imaging were utilised to detect ME during breastfeeding and pumping. Additionally, associations between BIS,
thermal imaging and milk removal were explored.
ME periodicity remained consistent within mothers when breastfeeding, expressing milk, varying the pumping pattern and during a subsequent lactation, indicating ME is probably programmed.
BIS parameters consistently decreased with the 1st ME and were related to the milk volume expressed. Nipple temperature
changed significantly during both pumping and breastfeeding, the change being related to the volume expressed.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Geddes, Donna, Supervisor Lai, Ching Tat, Supervisor Ward, Leigh C., Supervisor, External person
Award date	9 Jan 2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/5e8d2ddf3f4d1
Publication status	Unpublished - 2020

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