Effectiveness of milk removal from the breast is enhanced by:
-Application of vacuum
-Strength of vacuum
-Warmth
-Comfort
-Shield size and design (expression)
-Double pumping (expression
How the application of warmth to the breast shield promotes more efficient milk removal:
The time to remove 80% of milk pumped was decreased from 6.8 min to 4.8 min.
How the application of warmth to the breast shield promotes more efficient milk removal:
Ultrasound imaging supported these results by showing a significant reduction in nipple duct diameter with cold ultrasound gel vs warm ultrasound gel.
How the application of warmth to the breast shield promotes more efficient milk removal:
Nipple temperature increased during both nursing and pumping. For each 1°celsius increase in nipple temperature, an additional 10 mL of milk was removed during pumping.
Source:
25 Years of Research in Human Lactation: From Discovery to Translation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8465002/?fbclid=PAAaaiMvnaaKZUru3mvJWzfUDvoFPIxHGs1SwbFmIlgpUKnl_OAN5_W2h336I_aem_th_AeOEuXU5Rp5UQtgqplwZ5L5fn9rD0sDzOViHCmMUnTM6qsEDRDG5O4FUYFHxCoqI6pE
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