Breast milk secrets: stress and sleep may change What's in it
NCT ID NCT06393296
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This Mayo Clinic study looks at how a mother's stress, mood, sleep, and diet might affect levels of melatonin and an immune protein called sIgA in her breast milk. Researchers will follow 120 new mothers who are breastfeeding. The goal is to better understand these connections, not to test a treatment.
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Mayo Clinic Health System - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 54703, United States
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help identify lifestyle factors that improve breast milk composition, potentially guiding future recommendations for breastfeeding mothers.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all mothers or lead to immediate changes in care.
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