Company Research Report: Lactation Lab Inc.

Company Overview

• Name: Lactation Lab Inc.

• Mission: To ensure that mothers everywhere raise the healthiest babies possible by offering the first complete milk analysis service, providing actionable insights to enhance the breastfeeding journey.

• Founded: Early 2017

• Founder: Dr. Stephanie Canale

• Key People:

• Dr. Stephanie Canale, Founder: A family physician and mother of two, educated at McGill University and UCLA, with extensive experience in family medicine.

• Nandita Shetty, BE, MS: Neuro-imaging researcher turned entrepreneur, with a background in biomedical engineering and experience in medical innovation.

• Headquarters: No specific information is available about the headquarters location.

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: Lactation Lab is known for being the only laboratory offering comprehensive nutritional analysis of breast milk, focusing on empowering mothers with data-driven insights to improve milk quality.

Products

• Basic Breast Milk Test Kit

• Description: Analyzes calories, carbohydrates, protein, and fat content in breast milk.

• Key Features:

• Provides nutrient levels to help guide dietary changes.

• Cost: From $99.00 per kit.

• Includes sample collection vial, freezer gel pack, pre-paid return shipping (USA only), lab fees, and nutritional recommendations.

• Standard Breast Milk Test Kit

• Description: Expands on the Basic Kit by including additional tests for calcium, iron, and vitamins A, C, and B-12.

• Key Features:

• Offers a more comprehensive analysis.

• Cost: From $199.00 per kit.

• Includes additional nutrient testing and dietary recommendations.

• Suggests initial and follow-up tests for monitoring dietary improvements.

Recent Developments

• New Products Launched: Introduction of the Emily's Care Nourish Test System to revolutionize NICU nutrition with real-time macronutrient analysis for targeted fortification, expected FDA approval in May 2024.

• New Features: No specific information on new features added to existing products.

• Partnerships:

• Hulu and Other Employers: Lactation Lab collaborates with companies to support breastfeeding employees by providing breast milk testing as a workplace benefit, reducing stress and improving productivity among working mothers.

Additional Information

• Testimonials: Customers and health professionals praise Lactation Lab products for their detailed analysis and actionable insights, improving mothers' confidence in their breastfeeding journey.

• Media Coverage: Featured in numerous publications such as Forbes and Good Morning America, highlighting the benefits and innovations of breast milk testing.

• Research and Science: Extensive research supports Lactation Lab's testing services as they correlate maternal diet with breast milk content, largely conducted in collaboration with UCLA’s California Nanosystems Institute.

Lactation Lab remains dedicated to advancing breastfeeding science with an emphasis on personalized nutrition and healthcare integration to support mothers and their infants.