Does Mom's workout change her milk? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT05745922
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how a single session of moderate or high intensity exercise changes the makeup of breast milk in women with overweight or obesity. Thirty-two breastfeeding mothers came to the lab on three separate days: two exercise days and one rest day. Researchers collected milk samples before, right after, and hours later to measure nutrients, hormones, and other compounds. The goal is to understand if exercise alters breast milk composition in this group.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If results show exercise changes breast milk composition, it could help guide exercise recommendations for breastfeeding mothers with overweight or obesity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (32 people) looking at short-term effects only. It does not test health outcomes for mothers or babies, so any benefits are speculative.
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Department of circulation and medical imaging , NTNU
Trondheim, 7491, Norway