Recent research shows that a new method of breast pump flange fitting, the Flange FITS TM Guide sizing method, increased milk output and improved the breast milk pumping experience for parents of healthy, term babies. https://www.babiesincommon.com/flange-fits-guide Increasing evidence for an effective method of flange fitting will allow lactation consultants to better advocate for the supplies and training needed to properly fit flanges for this population, hopefully leading to increased milk output and improved experience for parents.
In this study we will 1:1 randomize lactating people with neonates in the NICU to the experimental group (Flange FITS Guide sizing method) or the control group (flange manufacturers sizing guide).
The investigators hypothesize that the Flange FITS TM Guide sizing method will be effective in NICU parents, a population that has not been explored in current research.
Aims:
1. Determine if there is an increase in breastmilk production with pumping using the Flange FITS TM Guide sizing method.
2. Determine in there is an increase in comfort with breastfeeding, breastfeeding satisfaction, length of pumping with the use of the Flange FITS TM Guide sizing method.
