Our past newsletters highlight the work and mission of Mommy’s Milk: Human Research Biorepository, offering a look back at key updates, research findings, and stories that connect science with the lived experiences of mothers. Each issue explores topics in maternal and child health, breastfeeding, and ongoing research at UC San Diego, serving as both an educational tool and a way to stay engaged with our community. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, researcher, or parent, these archives provide a meaningful resource to learn, reflect, and stay informed.
Newsletter Archives
Our past newsletters highlight the work and mission of Mommy’s Milk: Human Research Biorepository, offering a look back at key updates, research findings, and stories that connect science with the lived experiences of mothers. Each issue explores topics in maternal and child health, breastfeeding, and ongoing research at UC San Diego, serving as both an educational tool and a way to stay engaged with our community. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, researcher, or parent, these archives provide a meaningful resource to learn, reflect, and stay informed.
Breast Cancer Awareness
October 2025
This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Whether it’s wearing pink, sharing knowledge, or participating in local events, every small action helps make a difference. Also, explore the launch of our website remodel.
NICU Awareness
September 2025
September is NICU Awareness Month. As advocates for breast milk, we want to highlight the role human milk plays for NICU babies. While it is the ideal nutrition for all infants, its benefits are even more critical for medically fragile babies.
Breastfeeding Resources
August 2025
Join us for National Breastfeeding Month, as we celebrate the incredible work of lactation organizations and advocates who continually push for better policies, systems, and access to breast milk.
Birth Defects Prevention
July 2025
This month is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month. These birth defects occur during pregnancy and affect the structure and development of the baby’s face or head.
Breastfeeding Resources
June 2025
Your Guide to Breastfeeding Through the Summer Months. From summer travel to time in the sun, check out these important tips and information for breastfeeding in the summer!
Postpartum Support
May 2025
Postpartum Care, Breastfeeding & Mental Health. This month celebrate the strength and resilience of women — especially mothers — by focusing on these three key areas of maternal health.
Breastfeeding Resources
April 2025
April is Stress Awareness Month – Good thing breastfeeding is a natural stress reliever! This newsletter highlights the connection between breastfeeding, stress, and maternal health.
Breastfeeding Resources
March 2025
Easily check drug safety for breastfeeding moms! LactRx by MotherToBaby is a free app that provides current information on medications, vaccines, and more while breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding Resources
February 2025
February marks National Wear Red Day®, a time to raise awareness and encourage others to prioritize their heart health.
Birth Defects Prevention
January 2025
January is Birth Defects Awareness Month. Mommy’s Milk is dedicated to understanding infant health as it relates to breastfeeding and exposures that may occur through breast milk.
Breastfeeding Resources
December 2024
Celebrating the milestones of 2024! From growing our sample biorepository, to completing studies and publishing research papers, check out our 2024 highlights!
Prematurity Awareness
November 2024
November is National Prematurity Awareness Month. This newsletter raises awareness about preterm birth, a health issue that impacts roughly 1 in 10 infants in the United States each year.
Breastfeeding Resources
August 2024
Celebrate National Breastfeeding Awareness Month with us! Check out the inaugural Mommy’s Milk: Human Milk Biorepository newsletter!
