ArticleInternational breastfeeding journal2021
Evaluating antenatal breastmilk expression outcomes: a scoping review.
Article in International breastfeeding journal, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05516199 (Antenatal Breastmilk Expression From Week 34 of Gestation Safety in Pregnancy and Benefits for the Newborn Infant), which is not on this map. Cited by 13 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Antenatal Breastmilk Expression From Week 34 of Gestation Safety in Pregnancy and Benefits for the Newborn Infant: A Pilot Randomized Study
Who cites it
13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The efficacy and the safety of antenatal breastmilk expression on breastfeeding outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Pooled it
- Does Antenatal Expressing Affect Onset of Lactogenesis for Women With Diabetes? Results From a Randomised Controlled Trial and Cohort Study.The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology · 2025Trial
- Structured antenatal milk expression education for nulliparous pregnant people: results of a pilot, randomized controlled trial in the United States.International breastfeeding journal · 2022Trial
- Effect of antenatal colostrum expression teaching on breastfeeding practices and birth outcomes: a retrospective case-control chart review.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Glycaemic control in labour with diabetes: GILD, a scoping study.Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) · 2025Article
- Safety of antenatal breastmilk expression from week 34 of pregnancy: a randomized controlled pilot study (The Express-MOM study).Maternal health, neonatology and perinatology · 2025Article
- A Longitudinal Observation of Antenatal Milk Expression in Mothers of Infants with Congenital Anomalies.Breastfeeding medicine : the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine · 2024Observational
- Prenatal Breastfeeding Education with or without Hand Expressing Human Milk and Breastfeeding Duration in a Rural Population.Nutrients · 2024Observational
- Stimulation Therapy to Induce Mothers: Protocol for a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2024Article
- Study Protocol for a Stepped-Wedge Cluster (Nested) Randomized Controlled Trial of Antenatal Colostrum Expression (ACE) Instruction in First-Time Mothers: The ACE Study.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association · 2024Article
- Women's bodily experience of antenatal breastmilk expression from 34 weeks of gestation: Qualitative results from the Express-MOM study.European journal of midwifery · 2024Article
- Effect of antenatal milk expression education on lactation outcomes in birthing people with pre-pregnancy body mass index ≥25: protocol for a randomized, controlled trial.International breastfeeding journal · 2023Article
- Evaluation of a breastmilk hand expression toolkit: the M.I.L.K survey study.International breastfeeding journal · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundAntenatal breastmilk expression (aBME) is recommended by some healthcare providers to improve lactation, breastfeeding, and newborn outcomes, particularly for women with diabetes as they face unique challenges with breastfeeding. However, there is limited evidence of the potential harms and benefits of this practice. Our objective was to conduct a scoping review to map the literature describing maternal and newborn outcomes of aBME.
methodsWe searched Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, British Library E-Theses Online Services (EThOS) database, OpenGrey, and Clinical trials.gov from inception to January 2020. Studies in English that reported on the effect of aBME on maternal and newborn outcomes, and the experiences of women who have engaged in the practice were included for screening. Titles, abstracts, and full-text articles were screened by two independent reviewers. A critical appraisal and clinical consultation were conducted. Key findings were extracted and summarized.
resultsWe screened 659 studies and 20 met the inclusion criteria. The majority of included studies (n = 11, 55.0%) were published after 2015, and seven (35.0%) originated from Australia. Ten (50.0%) studies provided data on high-risk obstetrical populations, including those with diabetes (n = 8), overweight or obesity (n = 1), and preeclampsia (n = 1). Commonly reported outcomes included breastfeeding status at discharge or follow-up, mode of delivery, newborn blood glucose, and time to establishing full lactation. Maternal experiences were related to challenges with aBME, confidence and mastery, perceived impact, security and altruism, learning and resources, and physical symptoms as a result of aBME. The critical appraisal demonstrated limited high-quality evidence surrounding aBME.
conclusionsOur findings demonstrate increasing interest in the safety, efficacy, and acceptability of aBME. Existing studies are heterogenous with variable research questions, outcomes, study designs, and methodology. The recommendations made in this review can be used to help inform future studies evaluating aBME.
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