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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> 3 dayThis test is straight forward and easy to use, the recommendations with the results are very insightful and feel personal. I am a vegetarian and was curious to see if my breastmilk was running low on anything, while I am mostly pleased with my results, I was lacking in some areas. I am glad a test like this this is available to the public. I highly recommend this test.
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Emily Richmond
> 3 dayVery pleased with my purchase. My baby is slow to gain weight so it is great to know (and provide the physician) that your milk is perfect (logically I already knew this but love the scientific backing). I received my results and incredibly personalized recommendations by email just 2 days after the sample was received by the lab. I would 100% do this again!
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Jennifer Palmer
> 3 dayThis is so great to get a better understanding of what is in your breast milk and how you can optimize your diet to help your baby! So easy to read and understand too, love it and highly recommend!!
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Edward T
> 3 dayI loved the experience of using Lactation Lab. I’m on an extremely restrictive diet due to baby allergies, so I was concerned about certain vitamin and nutrient levels in my breastmilk. Sending the sample was straightforward, and the results were both easy to interpret and extremely helpful. I feel a lot more confident that with a few dietary changes and some specific supplements suggested by Dr. Canale, my baby will get the most nourishing breastmilk possible from me, while I feel my best. This company is doing something really empowering.
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Nancy Medrano
Greater than one weekI really liked the insurance that my milk at the end of that content and carbs! It assured me as a mom that I am providing just want my baby needs to be healthy and for her development. The response was very tired and the feedback I received was great to help increase certain deficiencies. I strongly recommend
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Margarita Beck
Greater than one weekI was just curious to know what my milk had. I thought I didnt have enough fat in my milk but I do. Also, they received my sample 09/13 and emailed my results on 09/15!! Amazing. Im really happy honestly.
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Betsy N. Riley
> 3 dayMy 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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Mina Marshall
> 3 dayGreat, easy to do testing with informative results. Was able to tweak my intake / supplements to improve my milk. Look forward to re testing.
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Ricardo Yost
> 3 daySo grateful for this kit. My baby was labeled as failure to thrive and I️ feel like it armed me with knowledge about my milk nutritional content. I really liked the personal recommendations for optimizing my nutrient intake. My providers all felt comfortable with the process and analysis. It truly gave me the confidence and helped relieve some of the guilt I️ was feeling because my baby wasn’t growing as expected. Still breastfeeding 3 months later and baby is hanging in there size wise, just small.
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Katie
> 3 dayI 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!
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.