Research findings

This page is kindly hosted by the Hospital Infant Feeding Network. Here you can download postcards, posters, leaflets and infographics showing the results of a research project on milk expression after preterm birth. This research formed part of a PhD at the University of Oxford for Dr Ilana Levene, co-chair of HIFN. The resources are freely provided for download, to use in hospitals and other settings.

Postcards for breast pumps

A pack of postcards with information about milk expression to attach to breast pumps in neonatal and maternity units. This section also includes a link to the online version of the postcards and stickers of the QR code linking to this website

Posters for maternity and neonatal staff

Posters on the value of early attempts to express colostrum, frequent milk expression and the relationship of expressed milk quantity and longer term outcomes, after preterm birth

Leaflets for families

Leaflets on breastfeeding and milk expression for families who are at risk of preterm birth, or have given birth preterm.

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Posters and infographics for families

Posters and infographics that can be displayed in parent areas of maternity and neonatal care on breastfeeding and milk expression after preterm birth