Wearable Breastfeeding Device Monitors Milk
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Got data? Breastfeeding device measures babies' milk intake in real time
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New device can give peace of mind and reduce anxiety for breastfeeding moms.
It uses bioimpedance, which is currently used to measure body fat, and streams clinical-grade data to a smartphone or tablet in real time.
Technology could help reduce parental anxiety and improve clinical management of nutrition for vulnerable babies in the neonatal intensive care unit.
The device sends a tiny, safe electrical current through the breast using two small pads, or electrodes, placed on the skin.
As the baby drinks milk, the amount of milk in the breast decreases.
This reduction leads to a change in the electrical properties of the breast.
The larger the amount, the bigger the change in electrical properties.
The sensor monitors the volume of milk being expressed over a period of time.
The device records the breast's electrical properties throughout the pumping process.
The researchers say NICU babies would benefit the most from careful monitoring.
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