A nipple-shield mounted sensor with associated electronic interface and interconnect for measurement and display of milk flow and volume during breastfeeding. The sensor is mounted in the tip of the nipple-shield in order to minimise intrusion between mother and child. The sensor can be mounted transverse or parallel to the milk flow in the channel depending on the selected sensing technology. The dimensions of the sensor and associated cabling are such that the device does not appear substantially different to a nipple-shield alone, thereby having minimal impact on the feeding session. Microlitre flow levels are measured directly by the sensor in order to relay accurate, real-time information on milk volume back to the feeding mother. The electronics unit amplifies the sensor input and digitally processes the data with software algorithms to determine the fluid volume, and can be directly integrated in the shield or can constitute an external module depending on the nature of the sensing technology integrated in the flow channel.

A nipple-shield mounted sensor with associated electronic interface and interconnect for measurement and display of milk flow and volume during breastfeeding. The sensor is mounted in the tip of the nipple-shield in order to minimise intrusion between mother and child. The sensor can be mounted transverse or parallel to the milk flow in the channel depending on the selected sensing technology. The dimensions of the sensor and associated cabling are such that the device does not appear substantially different to a nipple-shield alone, thereby having minimal impact on the feeding session. Microlitre flow levels are measured directly by the sensor in order to relay accurate, real-time information on milk volume back to the feeding mother. The electronics unit amplifies the sensor input and digitally processes the data with software algorithms to determine the fluid volume, and can be directly integrated in the shield or can constitute an external module depending on the nature of the sensing technology integrated in the flow channel.

Briefly, a feeding device embodying features of the present invention approximately conforms to the shape of a human breast and includes at least one housing for storing fluid coupled to a dispensing portion having an apertured dispensing tip for delivering the fluid to an infant.

Briefly, a feeding device embodying features of the present invention approximately conforms to the shape of a human breast and includes at least one housing for storing fluid coupled to a dispensing portion having an apertured dispensing tip for delivering the fluid to an infant.

A nipple-shield mounted sensor with associated electronic interface and interconnect for measurement and display of milk flow and volume during breastfeeding. The sensor is mounted in the tip of the nipple-shield in order to minimise intrusion between mother and child. The dimensions of the sensor and associated cabling are such that the device does not appear substantially different to a nipple-shield alone, thereby having minimal impact on the feeding session. Microlitre flow levels are measured directly by the sensor in order to relay accurate, real-time information on milk volume back to the feeding mother. The electronics unit amplifies the sensor input and digitally processes the data with software algorithms to determine the fluid volume.

A nipple-shield mounted sensor with associated electronic interface and interconnect for measurement and display of milk flow and volume during breastfeeding. The sensor is mounted in the tip of the nipple-shield in order to minimise intrusion between mother and child. The dimensions of the sensor and associated cabling are such that the device does not appear substantially different to a nipple-shield alone, thereby having minimal impact on the feeding session. Microlitre flow levels are measured directly by the sensor in order to relay accurate, real-time information on milk volume back to the feeding mother. The electronics unit amplifies the sensor input and digitally processes the data with software algorithms to determine the fluid volume.

A plurality of nipple shields are disclosed, with each nipple shield having a protrusion that terminates with an aperture encompassing the top circumference (i.e., open top) for allowing a nipple to exit. Each nipple shield may be used alone or in combination, as a system of nipple shields. A first nipple shield may have a first base and a first protrusion terminating in a first aperture. A second nipple shield may have a second base and a second protrusion with a second aperture that is greater than the first, and a third nipple shield may have a third base and a third protrusion with a third aperture greater than the second.

A plurality of nipple shields are disclosed, with each nipple shield having a protrusion that terminates with an aperture encompassing the top circumference (i.e., open top) for allowing a nipple to exit. Each nipple shield may be used alone or in combination, as a system of nipple shields. A first nipple shield may have a first base and a first protrusion terminating in a first aperture. A second nipple shield may have a second base and a second protrusion with a second aperture that is greater than the first, and a third nipple shield may have a third base and a third protrusion with a third aperture greater than the second.

System, devices, and methods relating to breastfeeding assistance systems, nipple shields, supplemental nursing systems, and use thereof are described herein. Various embodiments provide a nipple shield to be placed on a breast and cover a nipple of a nursing woman. In various embodiments, the nipple shield comprises micro-structures configured to adhere to a breast. In various embodiments, the micro-structures comprise angled fibers. In various embodiments, the nipple shield comprises a Supplementary Nursing System (SNS) conduction system configured to fluidly connect an SNS to the nipple shield. In various embodiments, the SNS conduction system comprises a port and microtubes.

System, devices, and methods relating to breastfeeding assistance systems, nipple shields, supplemental nursing systems, and use thereof are described herein. Various embodiments provide a nipple shield to be placed on a breast and cover a nipple of a nursing woman. In various embodiments, the nipple shield comprises micro-structures configured to adhere to a breast. In various embodiments, the micro-structures comprise angled fibers. In various embodiments, the nipple shield comprises a Supplementary Nursing System (SNS) conduction system configured to fluidly connect an SNS to the nipple shield. In various embodiments, the SNS conduction system comprises a port and microtubes.