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Feasibility of Standardized Human Milk Collection in Neonatal Care Units
Laura Galante 
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Mark H. Vickers ,
Amber M. Milan,
Clare M. Reynolds ,
Tanith Alexander,
Frank H. Bloomfield ,
Shikha Pundir
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Mark H. Vickers ,
Amber M. Milan,
Clare M. Reynolds ,
Tanith Alexander,
Frank H. Bloomfield ,
Shikha Pundir
Scientific Reports, Volume: 9, Issue: 1
Swansea University Author:
Laura Galante
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DOI (Published version): 10.1038/s41598-019-50560-y
Abstract
Research in human lactation is a growing field. However, difficulties in studying human milk originate from the dynamicity of its composition. Using standardized collection protocols is mandatory to minimize variation and warrant comparability of findings across different studies. Yet, information o...
| Published in: | Scientific Reports |
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| ISSN: | 2045-2322 |
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Springer Science and Business Media LLC
2019
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| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68018 |
| Abstract: |
Research in human lactation is a growing field. However, difficulties in studying human milk originate from the dynamicity of its composition. Using standardized collection protocols is mandatory to minimize variation and warrant comparability of findings across different studies. Yet, information on the feasibility of collecting human milk with standardized procedures, especially in neonatal units, are lacking. The present study aims to report on the feasibility and difficulties to collect human milk according to a standardized protocol, during early lactation from women who gave birth to preterm infants. Human milk was collected from 129 mothers of moderate- to late-preterm infants according to two variations of a standard protocol which differed for number of collection time-points. Collection rates and adherence to the sampling protocol were evaluated together with reason for missed collection. Collection of ā„1 sample was successful for 80% of the mothers. However adherence to the standard protocol was overall low (36% and 27%). Collection rates were different between the two protocol variations (73% against 92%, pāā¤ā0.001). Amongst the reason for missed collection, low milk supply was the most recurrent (40%). Our findings show that while collecting human milk in neonatal units is achievable, obtaining standard and comparable samples results challenging. |
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Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences |
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We thank the DIAMOND study team for help with data collection and data entry. This work was supported by the Health Research Council of New Zealand and Counties Manukau Health. |
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