We have been collaborating with researchers from the Biomedical Photonic Imaging Group at the University of Twente in the Netherlands and recently published our work in which we applied broadband, quantitative diffuse optical spectroscopy (DOS) to study lactation physiology in women, providing new insights into the differences between lactating and non-lactating breasts. The study found that lactating breasts have significantly higher total hemoglobin concentrations and exhibit distinct optical properties in the areolar region compared to non-areolar regions. These findings suggest that DOS could be a valuable tool in understanding breast tissue composition and identifying physiological factors contributing to breastfeeding challenges, laying the groundwork for future research in lactation and maternal health.
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