• "Further research into breastfeeding issues like low supply would be invaluable to provide better support to mothers in those first few weeks when their body is healing"

    — Mum

  • "As a mother who has benefited directly from breastfeeding research, I believe that this biorepository has the potential to make a significant impact on maternal and child health"

    — Past participant

  • "The establishment of a human milk biorepository provides a great opportunity to advance knowledge of milk composi6on and production to guide the care of breastfeeding families"

    — Clinician

  • "The human milk biorepository holds immense promise in revolutionizing our approach to addressing low milk supply and enhancing patient care"

    Clinician

The WA Human Milk Biobank Consumer Advisory Group brings together mothers with lived breastfeeding experience to provide a community perspective on the ethical and appropriate use of donated human milk samples for research. Members contribute consumer perspectives, suggestions and ideas across all stages of the research cycle, from identifying research priorities, informing grant applications to reviewing participant materials and supporting the communication of research findings. Their input helps ensure that all research is relevant, by identifying the prioritising research areas best aligned with community values and expectations.

Projects currently being conducted on the milk samples

  • Biomarker discovery for low milk production

  • Changes in human milk proteins and metabolites over time