METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLING FLOW RATES AND PATTERNS OF HUMAN MILK SECRETION BY A BREAST PUMP

摘要

The invention relates to an apparatus and method to control the flow rates and pattern of human milk secretion while using a breast pump. The apparatus comprises a breast pump having a linear source of vacuum and a communication port for communicating with an external source of information on milk flow rates and patterns of a breastfeeding baby, through an external control circuit.

主权项

1. A breast pump comprising:
a. a linear source of vacuum; and b. a communication port for communicating with an external source of information on milk flow rates and patterns of a breastfeeding baby, through an external control circuit.