Mindfulness and Meditation Based Lactation Education on Maternal Breastmilk in the Neonatal ICU

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate mindfulness intervention in association with breastmilk volume output in mothers who are pumping breastmilk in the NICU. To evaluate associations between mindfulness intervention and levels of salivary cortisol as well as oxytocin in mothers who are pumping breastmilk in the NICU The third aim is to evaluate the associations between mindfulness intervention and severity of depression as well as anxiety in mothers who are pumping breastmilk in the NICU.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Maternal age > 20 years of age, maternal English speaking, infant NICU admit, infant birthplace of Rochester, MN (Mayo Clinic), maternal adherence to pumping ≥ 8 times in 24 hours, mother enrolled within 72 hours of birth; gestational age of neonate at birth of < 34 0/7 weeks.

Exclusion Criteria:

Maternal extensive existing mindfulness practice, maternal breast/chest surgery, maternal polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), maternal current elicit substance abuse, diagnosis of maternal current severe mental health concerns, maternal multiple gestation (twins or higher order) pregnancy and delivery.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 3/5/2025. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status	Contact
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Ashley Thompson, R.N., I.B.C.L.C.	Contact us for the latest status	Contact information: Ashley Thompson R.N., I.B.C.L.C. (507) 266-7964 Thompson.Ashley4@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Ashley Thompson, R.N., I.B.C.L.C.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Ashley Thompson R.N., I.B.C.L.C.

(507) 266-7964

Thompson.Ashley4@mayo.edu

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