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Zoya Gridneva^1,2,3, Jacki L McEachran^1,2,3, Demelza J Ireland⁴

¹School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia.

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Many women exclusively pump (EP) breast milk, facing unique challenges and often stopping earlier than planned. Improved support and education for healthcare professionals are crucial for these mothers.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Health
Infant Nutrition
Maternal Well-being

Background:

Increasing prevalence of women exclusively pumping (EP) breast milk.
This demographic is underrepresented in research.
Need to understand characteristics and experiences of EP mothers.

Purpose of the Study:

Examine maternal and infant characteristics of EP women.
Investigate the experiences of women who exclusively pump.
Identify areas for improved support for EP mothers.

Main Methods:

Online survey of 195 exclusively pumping women with infants under 24 months.
Collected quantitative data on demographics, maternal, and infant characteristics.
Gathered qualitative data on improving support for EP women.

Main Results:

Most intended to exclusively breastfeed or combination feed, but EP cessation averaged 6 months postpartum.
EP women reported higher rates of pregnancy complications and lactation challenges.
Qualitative themes highlighted needs for respect, information, logistics, and reduced mental/physical load.

Conclusions:

Many women exclusively pump due to latching issues, breast refusal, or neonatal admission, deviating from initial breastfeeding intentions.
EP mothers face distinct challenges, yet professional support and acceptance are currently inadequate.
Targeted education for healthcare professionals is essential to provide evidence-based guidelines and improve maternal well-being and lactation duration.