Mindfulness and meditation for NICU moms' breast milk
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether mindfulness and meditation education helps mothers in the NICU produce more breast milk. If you join, you'll learn relaxation techniques and track your pumping routine.
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Who can take part
- You are over 20 years old
- You can read, write, and understand English
- Your baby is currently in the NICU
- Your baby was born at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN
- You plan to pump breast milk at least 8 times a day
- You can join the study within 72 hours after giving birth
- Your baby was born before 34 weeks of pregnancy
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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