We know very little about the effectiveness of specific protocols or procedures for inducing lactation. In an effort to expand our knowledge in this area, and better assist those mothers who would like to produce milk for their babies, Lenore Goldfarb, B. Comm., B. Sc., Dip. C., IBCLC is conducting a study of women who have successfully induced lactation.

The study is part of her doctoral research in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Arts and Sciences and a Specialization in Human Lactation and Reproductive Counseling at the Union Institute and University. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the practices and outcomes of women who followed a protocol or procedure to induce lactation to provide breastmilk to their baby and document their experiences.

It Takes Only 60 Minutes
Participants will be asked to complete an internet-based survey. Questions will focus on intentions around and experiences with following a protocol or procedure to induce lactation. To quality for the study, participants must have induced lactation and provided breastmilk to their infants within the last three years. Participation will require one session, of approximately 60 minutes. Participation is completely voluntary and participants can decide to stop at any time.

If you or anyone you know has induced lactation within the last three years please consider participating in this study.

For more information about the study, or to volunteer, please contact Lenore Goldfarb via tel 514-946-2967 or email Lenore.Goldfarb@tui.edu.

This study has been reviewed by, and received ethics clearance through, the Institutional Review Board of the Union Institute and University as well as the Office of Research Ethics, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.