Powering a Human Milk Movement—One Drop at a Time
The Human Milky Way is a mission-driven platform designed to improve lactation outcomes and increase equitable access to human milk. Founded by Michelle Nirumandrad—a mother of five and decade long peer-to-peer milk donor who has donated over 40,000 ounces of breastmilk—our software is built from lived experience, community insight, and a deep commitment to public health.
Michelle Nirumandrad
Founder, Human Milky Way
We believe human milk is more than nourishment—
It's a life-saving, underutilized, renewable resource. But systemic barriers make it difficult for many families to produce or access.
That’s why we are developing The Human Milky Way: a first-of-its-kind software solution that empowers
individuals and communities to:
- – Track and gamify healthy lactation habits
- – Encourage and incentivize milk donation
- – Provide real-time, localized data for advocacy and policy.
Our Commitment
We are committed to SUPPORTING families on their lactation journeys, PROMOTING milk donation as a community asset, and PROTECTING the rights and resources needed to make human milk accessible for everyone. Whether you're a parent, care provider, or policymaker—The Human Milky Way is here to help navigate the path toward sustainable milk access with tools, data, and community power.