Project Overview

The purpose of the Breast Pump with Mechanical Stimulation is to improve the comfort and efficiency of breast pumping by providing mechanical stimulation to the nipple during breast pumping. The device uses compression by means of an expanding and contracting membrane attached to a breast shield. This device provides cushioning for the breast while simultaneously facilitating milk flow by compressing the nipple. The breast shield design is biocompatible and sanitary due to a removable latex or nitrile membrane that should be discarded after each use. The disposable membrane will reduce the cleaning necessary after each use. The breast shield design increases the comfort of breast pumping by massaging the nipple similarly to a suckling baby.

Team Picture

Files

• Preliminary Report (October 7, 2015)
• Preliminary Presentation (December 9, 2015)
• PDS for Increased Flow Breast Pump (September 18, 2015)
• Final Poster (December 11, 2015)
• Final Report (December 9, 2015)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Madalyn Pechmann - Team Leader
• Therese Besser - Communicator
• Heather Shumaker - BSAC
• Ethan Nethery - BWIG
• Connor Ford - BPAG

Advisor and Client

• Dr. Jeremy Rogers - Advisor
• Prof. John Webster - Client