A new bra designed to help mothers express breast milk more effectively
Official title: Novel warming and massaging bra for improved breast milk expression
Funded at Momease Solutions, INC. · NIH-10822849 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new warming and massaging bra designed to help nursing mothers express breast milk more easily and comfortably, and we’d love for you to share your thoughts on how well it works!
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Momease Solutions, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Plymouth, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $288,733 |
| NIH project number | 1R43HD114377-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10822849 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are breastfeeding mothers who are using or planning to use breast pumps to express milk.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not breastfeeding or who do not intend to express breast milk may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a novel warming and massaging bra that aims to improve the efficiency of breast milk expression for nursing mothers. The approach combines warmth and gentle massage with suction to mimic the natural feeding process of infants, which could lead to better milk extraction. By addressing the limitations of traditional electric breast pumps, this innovative device seeks to enhance the breastfeeding experience for mothers. Participants will be involved in testing the bra's effectiveness and providing feedback on their experiences.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve breast milk expression for mothers, leading to better feeding outcomes for their infants.
How similar studies have gone: While the concept of enhancing breast milk expression through innovative devices is being explored, this specific approach combining warmth and massage is relatively novel and has not been widely tested.
Where this research is happening
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Momease Solutions, INC.
Plymouth, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mooneyham, Ashley — Momease Solutions, INC.
- Study coordinator: Mooneyham, Ashley
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.