College of Nursing
Marion Bendixen Research Group
Led by Marion M Bendixen · Family, Community and Health Systems Science
What we study
The lab studies how low milk supply affects mothers of critically ill newborns, focusing on maternal and infant health. They investigate lactation outcomes in mothers who need to pump milk for their babies.
What working here is like
- Clinical
- Project
- 1
- Papers
- 5
Current projects
The effect of gestational age at delivery on lactation outcomes in pump-dependent mothers of critically ill infants
Investigates how gestational age affects milk supply in mothers who need to pump for their babies.
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Recent papers, explained
- Mothers’ milk Na without Na:K ratio detects secretory activation in mothers of preterm infants
2026 · Pediatric Research
Shows that sodium levels alone can measure milk production in mothers of preterm babies.
- Lactation Outcomes and Experiences Among Mothers of Infants with Congenital Heart Disease: A Scoping Review
2025 · Breastfeeding Medicine
Summarizes research on milk supply and support for mothers of babies with heart defects.
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- Association Between Skin-to-Skin Care, Mood, and Lactation in Mothers of Very Low Birth Weight Infants
2025 · Advances in Neonatal Care
Looks at how skin-to-skin care affects mood and milk supply in mothers of very premature babies.
- Facilitators and Barriers to Skin-to-Skin Care for Preterm Infants in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
2025 · Advances in Neonatal Care
Reviews what helps or blocks skin-to-skin care for preterm babies in hospitals.
- Factors Associated With Lactation Outcomes Among Mothers of Infants With Congenital Heart Disease
2025 · Advances in Neonatal Care
Examines factors affecting milk supply in mothers of babies with heart defects.
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