Journal of Breastfeeding Biology
Open Access
Breastfeeding Reimagined: Examining Augmented Reality, Maternal Support, and Breast Pumping Experiences in a Randomized Mixed-Methods Study
Aug 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2644-0105.jbfb-26-6368
Wyconda Cotton-CurtisCorresponding author
Background Pump-dependent milk expression frequently occurs in environments that lack the sensory and emotional cues associated with direct breastfeeding, which may interfere with relaxation and milk let-down. Emerging digital technologies such as augmented reality (AR) may help recreate visual and…