RecruitingLactationMindfulnessNICU
Mindfulness and Meditation Based Lactation Education on Maternal Breastmilk in the Neonatal ICU
Eligible age
20+ yrs
Accepts
Women
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
The purpose of this research is to investigate associations between mindfulness and meditation techniques and changes in maternal breastmilk in the mother pumping for her NICU infant.
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Maternal age \> 20 years of age
- ✓ Read, write and understand English
- ✓ 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
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Maternal extensive existing mindfulness practice
- ✕ Maternal breast/chest surgery
- ✕ Maternal polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- ✕ Maternal current illicit substance abuse
- ✕ Diagnosis of maternal current severe mental health concerns
- ✕ Maternal multiple gestation (twins or higher order) pregnancy and delivery
Where it's recruiting
Minnesota
Rochester
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07351799 · last updated 2026-01-20