Which pump pattern boosts milk supply? new study tests three options
NCT ID NCT06061913
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested three different breast pump suction patterns in 96 mothers of critically ill infants who were pumping less than 350 mL per day. The goal was to see which pattern helped increase daily milk volume and maintain milk production. Mothers also rated comfort and convenience. Results could guide better pumping recommendations for NICU families.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- breast pump suction pattern
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify the most effective pump setting to increase milk production for mothers with critically ill infants.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 96 participants. Results may not apply to all mothers, and individual responses to pump patterns can vary.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Neonatal intensive care unit at Shands children's hospital at the Univeristy of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, 32504, United States