Welcome to Milk Drop Science
We're so glad you're here!
What’s it all about?
Milk Drop Science is a collaborative venture, aiming to make the science and research supporting the infant feeding landscape more accessible and digestible. We break down diverse research outputs and scientific concepts into clear, practical insights, that may be useful for anyone interested in milk science; from families, to academics and professionals.
Each week, we will explore a specific topic, research paper, or scientific method, highlighting key findings, limitations, and real-world applications.
The Milk Drop Community
Over time, we hope to build a community here on Substack where our members can engage in conversation, constructive critique, and connect with others who share an interest in the science and theories behind lactation, infant feeding practices, guidelines and policy.
A Cross-Disciplinary Venture
Expect deep dives into topics like human milk composition, research methods, feeding challenges, public health policies, and anthrolactology. Whether you’re a professional or student supporting families, an academic, policy advisor, or just someone passionate about infant nutrition, we hope you will find something here for you.
We also hope to hear from you, hear what topics you’d like us to cover, and look forward to learning together in our Substack chat.
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Who are we?
Milk Drop Science is maintained by Dr Sarah Webb and Dr Rehana Meeajan.
Sarah is a Public Health Specialist Registrar and trainee breastfeeding counsellor in the South West.
“I am a Public Health Specialist Registrar in Wessex (from a medical background). I work across Wessex region with and within many different organisations, including local authorities, UK Health Security Agency and the department of primary care and population science at the University of Southampton. I have nearly finished my training and will shortly (fingers crossed!) be looking for a public health consultant role. I have particular interests in both infant feeding and women’s health from a population perspective.
When I’m not at work, I enjoy supporting families (fuelled by coffee and cake) at my local breastfeeding support café, as well as taking an active role in trying to inspire and energise a group of 10 to 16 year old girls and young women as a leader at my local Girlguide unit.”
Rehana is a medical doctor and academic based in London.
“I am an NHS GP and doctoral student at the Institute of Epidemiology and Healthcare and the Department of Anthropology at UCL. My research interests include infant feeding and the perinatal period, and how health and social disparities impact maternal health in later life. Working in mixed methods, I am trained (and training!) in anthropological approaches, data science, and causal inference.
I’m a mum of two, and advocate for equity, inclusion, diversity and justice in infant feeding. Likely to be found holding coffee and/or a baby, trying to re-thread my overlocker, or making my way through my growing “to be read” pile.”
Would you like to collaborate? Have an idea for a post or deep dive?
We would love to hear from you!