Lactation Lab
RetailCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
Lactation Lab is a retail-focused company based in Santa Monica, California, that analyzes human breast milk to assess its nutritional content, including calories, protein, vitamins, fatty acids, and environmental toxins. The service delivers results in a consumer-friendly report formatted like a food label and offers explanations of how the findings may affect a child, with options for personal consultations. Its target audience comprises breastfeeding mothers seeking evidence-based information to understand and potentially improve the quality of their milk, addressing concerns about nutritional adequacy and exposure to environmental factors. Positioned within the infant nutrition and maternal health sector, Lactation Lab emphasizes science-based insights and resources to support confidence and longer, less stressful breastfeeding. The company was founded by a doctor and a mother of two and operates from Santa Monica, with a small team supporting its specialty testing and guidance. A recent development noted is the introduction of a home testing service in 2017, reflecting its approach to accessible milk analysis for parents.