Lactation Lab Breast Milk Nutritional Analysis Kit - Standard: Tests for Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Calcium, Iron, Vitamins A, C and B-12.
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Katie
> 24 hourI have a bachelors in nutrition so when my sons pediatrician suggested my breast milk might not have enough calories I went on a search. Lactation lab has approval by the FDA as a breakthrough device for testing breast milk. I was thrilled to get the box which was easy to use and mail out. Got my results in 2 days before my sons next pediatrician visit. Able to show everyone that my milk was and is enough for my big boy. Thank you!
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Customer
> 24 hourResults were received within a week and were super insightful. Would definitely recommend and will probably test again after Ive adjusted my diet based on results.
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Jaquelin Corkery
> 24 hourDirections were easy to follow. Collection was easy too. And I LOVED having the results - really really helpful and reassuring. Also great that its reviewed by a doctor. This is a home run product. I know its pricey but its definitely worth it if you can afford it!
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Ashanti Rivera
> 24 hourIm blown away. I knew what this test would do, but seeing your personal results really solidified the value of this test. I recently became vegetarian and this test served as a reminder to be more intentional about my protein and certain vitamin intake. Really loved this.
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Scooter
> 24 hourVery excited for my results. Can’t wait to work on my problem areas and improve the nutrition my baby is getting! Five stars!
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Betsy N. Riley
> 24 hourMy baby is now four months old and I got my milk tested when she was six weeks old. This was one of the best things I could have gotten during a time in which you’re only focused on how your breastmilk is helping your baby. I pumped just a tiny bit to get tested and in return I got an extremely thorough easy to read report showing me specifically what my breast milk lacked and what I could eat more of or less of to improve the quality of my breast milk. It is so incredibly comforting to know that you have control over what you end up feeding your child. In the very early months your child is completely dependent on you and only you so what you eat really impacts the quality of your breastmilk but this is the only thing out there that actually makes it so that you’re not just guessing. I highly recommend this as a person who only breast-feeds exclusively and does not desire to supplement with formula. This is my second child and I think that the rewards that come from breast-feeding are absolutely phenomenal and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Mae Montalla-Rizada
> 24 hourI just have to say that this is by far the best purchase! I have always worried if my baby is getting enough from my milk! Dr Stephanie is an angel! due to shipping delays, my sample arrived late to them but she did everything to rush it! I received the results within a few days and now I know what I need to supplement on so that my baby receives the best milk possible!
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Brenna
> 24 hourI had a great experience with my Lactation Lab kit. It was easy to send my sample and I got the results quickly. The results were paired with clear action items, like which supplements to take (in my case it was iron, C, and B12). Overall this was a straightforward way to evaluate my nutrition and improve the healthiness of my baby and me.
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Ksenia
> 24 hourWhat an amazing wonderful service!!!! So grateful for you guys! Im vegan and the second somebody finds out that you dont eat meat they all become nutrition experts (eye roll) tends to make moms really insecure. Lactation Lab was able to adjust their recommendations to our lifestyle choices, for example to us DHA that they recommended was plant based. The overall experience of sending the package was great and simple.
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victoria
> 24 hourWhat an amazing innovation! We all try our best to eat right but let’s face it, eating healthy requires a lot of extra work that you really don’t have when you have a newborn baby at home so you are left to wonder if you are feeding them adequately. Well that is no longer an issue! I was so happy to get my test results and was surprised that my carefully planned meals and supplements were missing a few key nutrients that I would have never guessed was missing. I am so happy I tried this and now I am tailoring my supplements and future meals to make sure I am feeding my sweet baby boy everything that he needs to develop and grow! Also the kit was super easy to use!! Thank you!!!
How It Works
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Milk CollectionThe process begins once you receive your kit. Since the nutritional content of your milk can change throughout each pumping session, we recommend collecting a small amount of milk as you pump throughout the day. Note that although diet directly affects the quantity of nutrients present, it can take a week or two them to appear in your milk. |
Ship Sample to Lactation LabYour kit includes everything needed to prepare your sample. We provide all necessary packaging to ship your milk. Once you"ve returned your sample to us (prepaid shipping is included), it takes about a week to process the sample in our state-of-the-art lab facility. |
Once we have completed testing, your results are immediately emailed to you as PDF explaining the importance of each measurement and suggestions for how to help improve the quality of your milk. |
What We Test and Why
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FatsThe amount of fat in milk is related to infant growth. It is essential for the metabolism of vitamins needed for neurodevelopment and is the main source of calories. Increasing dietary fat consumption, especially omega fatty acids, can increase the fat content in breast milk. |
CaloriesThis is a measure of the energy content of the milk. The major contributors are fats, carbohydrates and proteins. It is estimated that a breastfeeding woman should be consuming a minimum of an extra 500 calories per day. |
ProteinIt is estimated that protein supplies 8-10% of a baby’s energy requirements. Proteins are important for immune and neurological function, and are the building blocks for tissues, muscle and bones. Low levels should prompt you to discuss your dietary intake with your doctor. |
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CarbohydratesBreast milk contains unique sugars which help fuel growth and brain development. Lactose is the main sugar in breast milk and it helps decrease the amount of unhealthy bacteria in the stomach. It also helps with the absorption of key nutrients and minerals. |
CalciumThis mineral is important for skeletal structure, essential for cell, muscle and nerve function and for blood clotting. Supplementation can increase calcium levels in milk. Low levels should prompt a discussion with your doctor. |
IronEssential for blood cell production and carries oxygen from lungs to tissues. Low levels have been associated with anemia in mothers. |
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Vitamin ABelongs to a family of compounds called retinoids which are important for vision, bone growth and supporting a healthy immune system. If your levels are low, you should discuss your results with your healthcare provider and assess your intake (diet and supplements). |
Vitamin CAn antioxidant and important building block for collagen and connective tissue as well as iron absorption. Low levels should prompt you to discuss with your healthcare provider. |
Vitamin B12Maintains healthy nerve cells and helps in the production of DNA and RNA, the body"s genetic material. It is important for overall metabolism, formation of red blood cells and for maintenance of the central nervous system. |
Founded by a Family Physician and Mother of Two
Lactation Lab was born out of personal experience as a mother and a doctor
In both her medical practice and when breastfeeding her own children, Dr. Stephanie Canale grew frustrated that no resources existed for testing breast milk. After the birth of her second child, she discovered she had iron-deficiency anemia and hereditarily low B-12 levels, and that her daughter had developed spina bifida. She wondered how things might have been different, had she known exactly what she was feeding her daughter. At that moment, she made it her mission to find a solution that would empower moms with the information she"d wished she had.
As a mother of two, Dr. Canale has a profound passion for helping families. She is a tireless advocate for moms and babies, on a constant quest to develop tools and support for families of all backgrounds and income levels.
Dr. Canale earned both her undergraduate and medical degrees from McGill University. She completed her residency training in Family Medicine at UCLA, and joined UCLA Santa Monica in 2010, where she currently practices. She is a member of the American Board of Family Medicine.