BIOMILQ·Sep 22, 2022How Lactation Duration and Maternal Fasting Affect Mammalian Milk CompositionAll mammals share milk-making, demonstrating an evolutionary need to adapt to different environments and survival pressures. We’ve shared a…
BIOMILQ·Aug 31, 2022The Twists and Turns of Infant Feeding: Continuing the JourneyEarlier this month we highlighted the exclusive pumping experiences of 3 mothers, 2 sets of twins, and a total of 180 ounces of breast milk…
BIOMILQ·Aug 3, 2022The Twists and Turns of Infant FeedingOur work at BIOMILQ centers around how infant feeding isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether a parent breastfeeds, pumps, formula feeds, or a…
BIOMILQ·Jun 8, 2022The Second Most Abundant Macronutrient in Breast Milk: LipidsRecently, we’ve been sharing about the macromolecular components in breastmilk. Today we’re exploring lipids.
BIOMILQ·May 26, 2022Lactation is Not Only For Cisgender Biological MothersClassic observations of nonconventional lactation and new findings offer hope for all parents
BIOMILQ·Mar 21, 2022Energy for baby’s brain and nutrition for gut microbes — carbohydrates in breastmilkWhile we tend to think of pasta, potato, and rice when talking about carbohydrates, there is more to carbs than the delicious side dishes…
BIOMILQ·Feb 21, 2022Genetics and lactation: maternal gene may influence breastfeeding durationLactation is a remarkably dynamic process. Interwoven genetic and environmental factors activate different biological signals over time so…A response icon1A response icon1
BIOMILQ·Jan 25, 2022The stress hormone and breastfeeding tug-of-warNew data has important implications for working mothers
BIOMILQ·Jan 11, 20222 Years of ‘Learning in Public’ & Pruo Our Valuesby Michelle Egger, BIOMILQ’s Co-Founder and CEOA response icon1A response icon1
BIOMILQ·Nov 30, 2021How Stress Can Complicate LactationAs scientists, we are absolutely fascinated by what our bodies and the millions of cells that we’re made of are capable of doing to keep us…