Overview

• The device uses bioelectrical impedance to measure milk volume changes during breastfeeding, sending real-time data to a smartphone app.
• Validated in trials with 12 breastfeeding women, the system demonstrated accuracy within 2 millilitres of actual milk volume.
• Researchers highlight its potential for neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), where precise nutritional monitoring is critical for vulnerable infants.
• The study, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, marks a step forward in addressing breastfeeding uncertainties and maternal stress.
• Larger trials are needed to confirm accuracy, assess long-term effects, and evaluate parental acceptance before commercial rollout.