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Ongoing Studies
The FLOW Study
Facilitating Lactation through Optimized Workflows — Evaluating the Efficiency of Pumping Protocols and Cellular Mechanisms of Milk Production. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of two different breast pumping protocols in increasing milk production among lactating individuals diagnosed with primary low milk supply, and to investigate the associated molecular, hormonal, and inflammatory mechanisms driving milk output.
Duration
Duration is From enrollment until 6 months postpartum
Data collection process
Actively recruiting. This study will enroll 275 subjects.
Eligibility criteria
Eligible participants are English-speaking lactating parents of singleton, term infants under 3 months of age who intend to breastfeed, are breastfeeding at least three times per day, and have low milk production; individuals are excluded if they have multiples, are unable or contraindicated to breastfeed, have infants with major congenital anomalies or unexpected surgery, have elevated maternal depression, low milk transfer, or lack electricity or smartphone access.
The STIM Study
The Stimulation to Induce Mothers Study (STIM Study) aims to measure milk maturation biomarkers and milk composition, comparing patients undergoing induction of labor via intrapartum nipple stimulation versus continuous
exogenous oxytocin infusion.
Duration
From enrollment until 6 months postpartum
Data collection process
Actively recruiting at Weill Cornell Medicine. This study will enroll 998 subjects.
Eligibility criteria
Participants must be 18 years or older, nulliparous (prior pregnancy <20 0/7 weeks allowed), at ≥36 0/7 weeks gestation, carrying a singleton pregnancy (including early reductions), and planned for exogenous oxytocin infusion.
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The DROP Study
This prospective observational study aims to identify how the mode of delivery impacts human milk composition and milk biomarkers, and long-term lactation outcomes. The study hypothesizes that the mode of delivery will impact human milk production. Obstetric interventions - especially elective cesarean and induced labor - are associated with delayed secretory activation and poorer breastfeeding outcomes.
Duration
From enrollment until 6 months postpartum
Data collection process
Not yet recruiting. This study will enroll 500 subjects and screen up to 2500 subjects.
Eligibility criteria
Eligible participants are pregnant at ≥36 weeks or lactating and able to speak and understand English or Spanish.
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The BLOOM Study
The purpose of the research is to understand how breast milk is produced in the body and how we can use different measurements to detect breastfeeding problems. By doing this study, we hope to learn whether earlier measurements can predict breastfeeding problems and how they can be used in lactation healthcare. You will be asked to provide milk samples and answer online surveys. This study also has additional optional tasks, such as measuring milk production or donating additional stool and/or blood samples.
Duration
From enrollment until 6 months postpartum
Data collection process
Not yet recruiting. This study will enroll 200 subjects and screen up to 2500 subjects.
Eligibility criteria
Eligible participants are pregnant at ≥36 weeks or lactating and able to speak and understand English
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