Mindfulness and Meditation to Support Breastmilk Production in NICU Mothers

This research study is investigating whether mindfulness and meditation techniques can help mothers who are pumping breastmilk for babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Some mothers will receive standard lactation education alone, while others will receive the same education combined with guided mindfulness and meditation training. The researchers want to see if this treatment can help improve breastmilk production and reduce stress and anxiety during this challenging time.

Having a baby in the NICU is stressful, and stress can interfere with breastmilk production. Researchers believe that mindfulness and meditation techniques may help reduce maternal stress and anxiety, which could in turn support better milk supply and the health of both mother and baby.