Interview on the MOTHER Podcast: The Fascinating Science of the Breast Milk Microbiome

London, 22 January 2025

BoobyBiome’s co-founders, Dr. Sioned Fôn Jones (COO) and Dr. Lydia Mapstone (CEO), recently joined Karina Vazirova on the MOTHER Podcast to talk about the fascinating science of the breast milk microbiome - and how their pioneering research is shaping the future of infant health.

In this thought-provoking episode, Sioned and Lydia discussed how breast milk contains a unique microbiome that influences up to 40% of a baby’s gut, supporting immune health and reducing the risk of conditions like asthma, diabetes, and leukaemia.

Dr. Sioned Fôn Jones explained:

“The breast milk microbiome is one of the most exciting discoveries in infant health. By understanding and protecting it, we can help every baby, however they are fed, benefit from its crucial role in development.”

The conversation also explored BoobyBiome’s innovative product pipeline - including a storage device that preserves breast milk’s beneficial bacteria and antioxidants during storage, and a synbiotic supplement designed to add missing microbes to formula milk.

Listeners also gain insight into:

• The origins and importance of the breast milk microbiome

• How storing milk changes its microbial composition

• Why C-sections and antibiotics affect infant gut health

• The differences between scientific fact and marketing hype in formula milk

• BoobyBiome’s ultimate mission to make breast milk’s health-boosting microbes accessible to every baby

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Listen to the full episode here: The Fascinating Science of Breast Milk Microbiome – MOTHER Podcast

For more information about BoobyBiome and its mission, visit www.boobybiome.com.

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