Research Studies

Breastfeeding and Human MilkResearch Studies

Open Opportunities

Studies and milk-donation requests currently open.

A research study on breast health and comfort during lactation, including mastitis, for currently lactating parents in the U.S. No symptoms required.

Age 18 to 50, currently lactating, living in the U.S.

The study is currently at capacity: new signups join the waitlist, and we email invitations as spots open.

A lightweight request form for people who have extra frozen milk they do not plan to use.

Frozen milk available for donation. The team reviews each request before sending a kit.

A four-week usability study of prototype milk freshness strips and app-based photo analysis for stored human milk.

Human Milk Storage

A human milk storage study focused on how expressed milk changes under everyday storage conditions.

Moms' Assessment of Human Milk Acceptability and Sensory Perception

A sensory study of expressed human milk with one in-person visit and at-home evaluations.