Motif: Clinical Study of Luna Breast Pump Builds on Prior Research

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ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—Motif Medical recently announced that a clinical evaluation of the Motif Luna breast pump found that mothers expressed more milk faster using the device. The study builds on research an independent third-party laboratory first conducted in 2019 by expanding on the measures examined in that original study and adding new data on how Luna performs for today’s moms.

The evaluation looked at Luna’s performance on milk output, pumping efficiency, comfort and breast drainage. According to the company announcement, it found that:

  • 5 out of 6 mothers achieved more milk in less time after six weeks of using the Luna.
  • 86% found the Luna more comfortable than their previous pump.
  • 88% found the Luna quieter than leading breast pump brands.
  • 100% of participating IBCLCs reported satisfaction with the Luna’s drainage efficiency.

“Our original Luna study gave us a strong foundation. As moms’ needs have changed, we wanted to build on it with new data and real-world feedback,” said Brandon Fonville, director at Motif Medical. “This research confirms what we saw in our earlier study, and it let us hear directly from the moms who rely on Luna every day. Their feedback, along with input from lactation professionals, shapes how we keep improving.”

The nine-week study included 62 breastfeeding mothers and three International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs). All of the mothers had used one or more leading breast pump brands before, so they could compare Luna with pumps they already knew well. They filled out surveys at weeks three, six and nine. The surveys covered comfort, suction, noise, output, cycle speed settings, flange fit and their overall pumping experience. Throughout the study, the IBCLCs observed pumping efficiency and breast drainage.

Every participating IBCLC said they were satisfied with Luna’s drainage efficiency and saw adequate breast drainage after pumping sessions.

The full findings, including the study methodology, participant feedback and IBCLC observations, are in the white paper.

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