Pumping every 2 hours may boost milk supply for preemie moms

NCT ID NCT06673160

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether pumping breast milk every 2 hours instead of every 3 hours helps mothers of preterm babies produce more milk. About 70 mothers will be assigned to one of two pumping schedules and record their daily milk volume for the first 28 days after birth. The goal is to find the best pumping frequency to support milk supply.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: breast pumping (every 2 or 3 hours)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could help mothers of preterm babies produce more breast milk, reducing the need for donor milk.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (70 participants) that only measures milk volume, not long-term health outcomes. Results may not apply to all mothers.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Breast Feeding Breast Milk Expression

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREASTFEEDING BREASTMILK EXPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Alabama Birmingham
RECRUITING

Birmingham, Alabama, 35249, United States

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