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...
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Aug 23, 20236 min
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
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
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
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
The Twists and Turns of Infant Feeding
Recently, we interviewed 6 mothers on their personal feeding journey.
Aug 16, 20214 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...
Mar 26, 20213 min
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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