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Productive Pumping: A Pilot Study to Help Postpartum Residents Increase Clinical Time
Journal of Graduate Medical Education
|April 25, 2018
Summary
A hospital-grade breast pump (HGP) in a dedicated lactation room significantly reduced pumping time and increased milk production for residents. This supports breastfeeding mothers balancing residency demands.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Occupational Health
- Women's Health
Background:
- Female residents often start families during training, facing challenges in continuing lactation.
- Balancing service and education demands makes sustained breastfeeding difficult for resident physicians.
Purpose of the Study:
- To test if a dedicated, equipped lactation room with a hospital-grade pump (HGP) improves lactation ease and efficiency for residents.
- Hypothesized increased ease and efficiency of lactation with HGP availability.
Main Methods:
- A quiet HGP was provided in a designated room equipped with a computer, phone, and dictation system.
- Lactating residents compared pumping time and milk production using personal portable pumps (PP) versus the HGP.
- Data collected from the first morning pump, averaged over the first month postpartum.
Main Results:
- HGP use reduced average pumping time by 8.5 minutes (P=.045).
- Milk production increased by a mean of 2.8 ounces with the HGP compared to personal pumps.
- Residents could complete clinical and educational tasks while using the HGP.
Conclusions:
- A hospital-grade pump (HGP) in an equipped lactation space significantly decreased lactation time while increasing expressed milk volume.
- Providing this resource supports breastfeeding residents, reducing the burden on patient care and educational duties.
- This pilot study indicates a positive impact on resident well-being and continued breastfeeding.
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