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...
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In an effort to get you 'pumped' about mammary biotechnology, we're sharing the behind-the-scenes of our science, highlighting current lactation research outside of BIOMILQ, and sharing our passion for this mission.
- May 30
- 6 min
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.
- Dec 19, 2022
- 3 min
I’m pregnant; now what? Binto on the Importance of Prenatal Supplementation
Whether this was planned or a little surprise, prenatal supplementation will get you on the right track
- Nov 7, 2022
- 5 min
Interview With a Former Human Milk Bank Manager
Accessibility to alternative infant feeding options is extremely important for all parents, especially those who cannot or choose not to...
- Sep 22, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2022
- 9 min
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, 2022
- 6 min
The Twists and Turns of Infant Feeding
Recently, we interviewed 6 mothers on their personal feeding journey.
- Jun 8, 2022
- 4 min
The Second Most Abundant Macronutrient in Breast Milk: Lipids
Recently, we’ve been sharing about the macromolecular components in breastmilk. Today, we’re exploring lipids.
- May 26, 2022
- 5 min
Lactation is Not Only For Cisgender Biological Mothers
Classic observations of nonconventional lactation and new findings offer hope for all parents Lactation is most commonly associated with...
- Mar 21, 2022
- 3 min
Energy for baby’s brain and nutrition for gut microbes—carbohydrates in breastmilk
While we tend to think of pasta, potato, and rice when talking about carbohydrates, there is more to carbs than the delicious side...
- Feb 21, 2022
- 5 min
Building blocks and bioactive components—the proteins in breastmilk
Infancy is a critical period of life and sets the stage for lifelong health. During this unique stage in life, babies grow quickly, are...
- Feb 21, 2022
- 6 min
Genetics and lactation: maternal gene may influence breastfeeding duration
Lactation is a remarkably dynamic process. Interwoven genetic and environmental factors activate different biological signals over time...
- Jan 25, 2022
- 5 min
The stress hormone and breastfeeding tug-of-war
New data has important implications for working mothers As BIOMILQ conducts research to develop mammary biotechnology in North Carolina,...
- Jan 10, 2022
- 3 min
2 Years of ‘Learning in Public’ & Prioritizing Our Values
2021 represented a year of bravery for myself, Leila and our whole BIOMILQ team. On January 8th, 2021 (our 1st Birthday) we made the...
- Nov 30, 2021
- 3 min
How Stress Can Complicate Lactation
As 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...
- Nov 8, 2021
- 3 min
It Takes a Village to Make BIOMILQ: Ethics and the cells used to make cultured human milk
It Takes a Village to Make BIOMILQ: Ethics and the cells used to make cultured human milk
- Oct 26, 2021
- 2 min
BIOMILQ, Inc. Secures $21M to Further Its Mission to Produce Sustainable Lab-Grown Breastmilk
North Carolina-based mammary biotechnology company BIOMILQ, Inc., proudly announces the successful close of $21 million in Series A...
- Aug 16, 2021
- 4 min
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...
- Aug 2, 2021
- 3 min
From Breast to Bottle
After we shared about our ‘cell’ebrity lifestyle, we received lots of questions from our fans about what our journey is like from breast...
- Jun 2, 2021
- 3 min
The ‘Cell’ebrity Lifestyle at BIOMILQ: living their breast life outside the body
It's about time that milk-making cells get the recognition they deserve.
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