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Untargeted metabolomic analysis of human milk from healthy mothers reveals drivers of metabolite variability

Biomanufacturing Human Milk Components to Improve Early Life Nutrition

Sep 27, 20232 min read

BIOMILQ at the International Milk Genomics Consortium Symposium 2023

For the past three years, BIOMILQ has been fortunate enough to attend, speak, and present at the International Milk Genomics Consortium...

Aug 23, 20236 min read

Infant Feeding Practices and National Breastfeeding Month

This August is the 13th year National Breastfeeding Month has been observed in the United States [1]. National Breastfeeding Month is for...

May 30, 20236 min read

Mental Health Awareness Month: Postpartum Depression in the United States

Postpartum depression (PPD) affects between 1 in 10 and 1 in 7 women in the United States with a recent live birth experience.

Sep 22, 20225 min read

How Lactation Duration and Maternal Fasting Affect Mammalian Milk Composition

All mammals share milk-making, demonstrating an evolutionary need to adapt to different environments and survival pressures. We’ve shared...

Aug 31, 20229 min read

The Twists and Turns of Infant Feeding: Continuing the Journey

To celebrate the end of National Breastfeeding Month, we’re introducing 3 new mothers.

Aug 3, 20226 min read

The Twists and Turns of Infant Feeding

Recently, we interviewed 6 mothers on their personal feeding journey.

Aug 15, 20214 min read

It’s National Breastfeeding Month, Listen Up

With every month having some sort of theme attached to it, it’s more than easy to go through your everyday life without considering...

Mar 25, 20213 min read

Mom Knows Best: Let’s Take Low Milk Supply Seriously

When new moms reach out to a pediatrician, doula, lactation consultant, etc., they are looking for support, guidance, and empathy.

Feb 22, 20213 min read

It’s Black History Month, Let’s ‘Cell’ebrate

This Black History Month, we’re expressing our appreciation for black women in STEM who must be 'cell'ebrated.

Feb 17, 20216 min read

The Making of Mother’s Milk

With many misconceptions about lactation and infant feeding, this article serves to share the fundamental physiology behind milk synthesis.

Feb 8, 20213 min read

A Parent’s Right to Choose: Who is anyone to say what’s ‘best’?

Neither Jung nor BIOMILQ is against breastfeeding. Rather, Jung is against lactivism and how it perpetuates guilt, fear, and shame.

Jan 11, 20216 min read

Happy Birthday BIOMILQ: a reflection by Leila Strickland, our CSO & co-founder

I’m here for moms who breastfeed, I’m here for moms who pump, and I’m here for moms who feed infant formula.

Nov 19, 20204 min read

How the Story of a Black Mom in the 1940s Fuels BIOMILQ’s Mission

As part of BIOMILQ’s early-stage research, our team explores breastfeeding’s social context, alongside studying mammary epithelial cells.

Feb 6, 20202 min read

Breakthrough: Two women producing breastmilk — outside the body.

It may not sound groundbreaking, but hear us out: Two women may have helped make breastmilk this week.

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