Potential harms and benefits of antenatal breast milk expressing
| Potential harms | Potential benefits |
|---|---|
| Increased admissions to SCN/NICU (shows increased neonatal morbidity and mother-infant separation) | Increased exclusive breastfeeding during initial hospital stay Increased exclusive breastfeeding at 3 months postpartum Increased duration of any breastfeeding |
| Decreased mean duration of pregnancy | Improved maternal satisfaction |
| Increased requirement for intravenous glucose | Decreased risk of subsequent diabetes for the infant |
SCN/NICU, special or neonatal intensive care units.