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| A manual breast pump being used by hand | |
| Specialty | Lactation and breastfeeding; milk storage for breastfeeding |
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 Distilled #7: Bicycle Horn or Breast Pump?, Distillations Podcast, Science History Institute, January 18, 2019. |
A breast pump is a mechanical device that lactating women use to extract milk from their breasts. They may be manual devices powered by hand or foot movements or automatic devices powered by electricity.
Breast pumps come in several varieties to suit different needs of mothers. Manual pumps, operated by hand, are portable and quiet, making them suitable for occasional use. Electric pumps, powered by batteries or mains electricity, offer increased efficiency and are often preferred for regular expression. Hospital-grade breast pumps are the most powerful, designed for frequent, heavy-duty use, particularly beneficial for mothers of premature infants or those with lactation challenges. Many modern breast pumps incorporate adjustable suction levels and cycling speeds to mimic a baby's natural feeding patterns, aiming to optimize comfort and milk production for the user.[1]
Breast pumps have been used since antiquity, with evidence suggesting their use in civilizations such as ancient Egypt and Rome. Early methods involved a variety of devices and techniques to express milk.[2][3][4]
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- ^ Obladen, Michael (2012-11-01). "Guttus, tiralatte and téterelle: a history of breast pumps". Journal of Perinatal Medicine. 40 (6): 669–675. doi:10.1515/jpm-2012-0120. ISSN 1619-3997. PMID 23095190.