Study Title: Mammary Epithelium Permeability, Lactation Outcomes, and Infant Health
PI/Lead Researcher: Sallie Schneider, PhD
IRB#: 2027584
Location: Baystate Medical Center
Primary Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (NIH) NICHD
Purpose: The purpose of this research is to learn about the factors that contribute to a new parent’s milk supply and how the milk supply affects the baby. Specifically, we want to determine how differences in the composition of breast milk are related to milk supply, breast inflammation, and infant health.