We’ve Got a New Look
Check out the new Mommy’s Milk website—it’s chock full of info for
potential participants, researchers, and health providers!
For Participants
Participate
We’re dedicated to the study of human milk, its characteristics, and the benefits it offers for child health and development. We’re looking for lactating moms who are willing to provide us with a sample of their breast milk and answer questions related to their health and their child’s health and development. Join the movement of moms helping other moms — your 2-ounce breastmilk sample can power up to 15 different studies!
For Health Professionals
Refer a Patient
Health providers, you are a vital partner who can contribute to the advancement of human milk science by referring your lactating patients to Mommy’s Milk. Our studies are observational; your patient will not be asked to change any aspect of their health routine. Learn how our research program is changing what the medical and scientific community knows about human milk, and how you can be part of this change.
For Researchers
Request Human Milk Samples
Mommy’s Milk is a one-stop shop for scientists who have research questions that require human milk samples and associated clinical data. We’ve amassed a biorepository that houses 110,000+ (and counting!) aliquots of human milk collected following a standardized protocol from lactating moms all over the U.S. Learn how our human mlk samples and data can power your next study. Fill out a human milk samples request form today!
For Participants
Discover How You Can Help
Lactating moms, your milk holds valuable insights! Explore our ongoing studies and see if you may qualify to participate. Our biorepository supports several exciting research initiatives powered by donations like yours. By contributing just two ounces, you’re fueling groundbreaking research into how breast milk nurtures infant health and development.
For Participants
Already Participating? Access Participant Resources
Thank you for making a difference to human milk research by participating in Mommy’s Milk! Visit our library of videos if you have questions about using DocuSign to e-sign study documents, how to self-collect your breastmilk sample, or how to package your milk sample for pick-up and delivery to our office.
Human Milk Insights: We’re Golden
For Participants
We’ve Moved the Needle on Human Milk Science
Mommy’s Milk partners with research teams nationwide to unlock the secrets of human milk. Our biorepository of milk samples and clinical data has fueled studies that shape science, inform medicine, and expand what we know about lactation.
For Researchers
Visit Our Research Dashboards
Curious about what we’ve learned from human milk samples? Explore key data points and see how samples are helping advance science. How many moms have participated in Mommy’s Milk? Where do they live? Find out!
About Us
Learn more about the history and the team of experts behind Mommy’s Milk.
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Our e-Newsletter brings you the latest information, news, and resources from Mommy’s Milk.
Make a Donation
Your generous support helps us expand Mommy’s Milk and conduct vital research about human milk.
