Journal: The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Article Title: Methods of milk expression for lactating women
doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006170.pub5
Figure Lengend Snippet: Overview of Included Studies
Article Snippet: Interventions , Group I began using EP within 1 hour following delivery, and Group II between 1‐6 hours. Mothers pumped in neonatal unit or at home. “Simultaneous expression Symphony pump (Medela), instructed to pump simultaneously for 15 minutes at least 8 times a day, though if the mother choose, to pump 10 minutes on each side sequentially. If milk was still flowing, instructed to continue for 2 min after flow of milk ceased.” Given written and verbal instructions. “Mothers in both groups were instructed to record in a daily log book the date, time and duration of each pumping session, type of pump used and whether they received lactation consultation. Frequency, timing and length of Kangaroo care were also recorded. If the infant breastfed during the 24‐h milk volume measurement session, intake was measured by test weighing prior to and following breastfeeding.” , .
Techniques: Expressing, Battery, Control, Sterility, Gentle