Title : The Effect Of Different Techniques Of Breast Milk Expression In It’s Fat Content In Mothers Of Preterm Infant
Abstract:
Introduction: Although human milk is the preferred nutrition for premature infants, the major limitations have been inadequate supply(Furman et al., 2002)and suboptimal nutrients for the infant to achieve optimal growth. More effective milk expression techniques may address both issues by removing a larger fraction of nutrient-dense 'hindmilk (Kuschel and Harding , 2004).
It was previously reported that mothers of preterm infants can attain and sustain high milk production levels by combining the use of electrical pumps with two manual techniques, hand expression and hands-on pumping (HOP) (Morton et al., 2009).
Meier et al., 2011, speculate that combining electric pumping with manual techniques (which include breast compression and a milking action) results in more effective breast emptying, thereby increasing milk production. If correct, one would expect compositional changes to include a higher percentage of hindmilk fat, possibly improving the nutritional adequacy of human milk for the preterm infant
The researchers’ findings confirmed that mothers who used hands-on pumping had higher fat content in their milk than women relying on electric pumps alone. Based on previous research on human milk, it was found that babies could benefit in several ways from the higher-fat milk (Morton et al.,2009).
Objectives: Our aim is to compare the effect of hand technique alone and in combination with electric pumping in increasing the nutritional value of milk production in mothers of preterm infants.
Methods: A convenience sample of eligible mothers of preterm infants were selected 100
Manual Techniques (Hand Expression) Combined With Electric Pumping
Mothers returned for monitored pumping sessions where they were instructed on 'HOP'. In contrast to relying only on pump suction for milk removal, this technique combined both electric pumping with manual maneuvers, which included breast massage, compression, stripping and, if needed, hand expression. Instructions for hand expression and 'HOP' can be viewed at.
Calculation: pre and post fat content after using different technique’s
Conclusion: Both milk production and the Fat content can markedly improved by using manual technique combined with electric pumping “HOP”. Breast milk fat content affected by mother’s age and parity not by mother’s BMI .
What will audience learn from your presentation?
- Mothers of preterm facing a lot of challenges practicing breastfeeding , a lot of them with low milk amounts feel frustrated and stop breastfeeding their infants encouraging them using HOP technique which increases the amount and value of the milk may help them
- My study is important to the mother of preterm whom their children espsifcally admitted in NICU .
- It can help Physicians to help the mother and advice them with the best method to increase their breastfeeding milk volume and nutritive value
- Increasing fat content of the breast milk help preterm in NICU in many ways and improves the outcome and length of staying in NICU
