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Lactation describes the secretion of milk from the mammary glands, the process of providing that milk to the young, and the period of time that a mother lactates to feed her young. The process occurs in all female mammals, and in humans it is called breastfeeding. Most milk comes out of the mother's nipples, however a platypus releases milk through ducts in its abdomen. Only one male mammal is known to produce milk, the Dayak fruit bat. Some other male mammals may produce milk as the result of a hormone imbalance (for instance Witch's milk).
Purpose
The chief function of lactation is to provide nutrition to the young after birth. In almost all mammals lactation, or more correctly the suckling stimulus, induces a period of infertility which serves to provide the optimal birth spacing for survival of the offspring.McNeilly, A. S. 1997. Lactation and fertility. Journal of Mammary Gland Biology and Neoplasia 2:291-298 PMID 10882312
References
MOOminator Lactation #cowfilms
johnnymonroe (John Rees) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:29:47 -0000
MOOminator Lactation #cowfilms
My Boob Site: Ginger, Venus & Kore Goddess Lactation: âTwill be a ginger-blonde-ginger san.. http://bit.ly/1woAAe
BoobsClub (Boobs Club) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:46:50 -0000
My Boob Site: Ginger, Venus & Kore Goddess Lactation: ‘Twill be a ginger-blonde-ginger san.. http://bit.ly/1woAAe
@kacieaulait A few options for Lactation Educator courses are: http://bit.ly/5nP8w http://bit.ly/15yEBX http://bit.ly/2qMdZZ #breastfeeding
HygeiaKate (Kate G.) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:57:53 -0000
@kacieaulait A few options for Lactation Educator courses are: http://bit.ly/5nP8w http://bit.ly/15yEBX http://bit.ly/2qMdZZ #breastfeeding
@kacieaulait I would join local bfing coalition (Sacramento's is quite active) for networking/mentoring and take lactation educator course
HygeiaKate (Kate G.) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:54:35 -0000
@kacieaulait I would join local bfing coalition (Sacramento's is quite active) for networking/mentoring and take lactation educator course
Lactation Rooms Needed to Support Young Mothers - Kansas State Collegian http://ff.im/-aXWvV
babychairs (Marc Harrison) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:40:02 -0000
Lactation Rooms Needed to Support Young Mothers - Kansas State Collegian http://ff.im/-aXWvV
My daughter was born in this Hospital system. Wonderful nurses, staff and amazing lactation center. http://ping.fm/lTiLC
DanaSchilling (Dana Schilling) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:39:03 -0000
My daughter was born in this Hospital system. Wonderful nurses, staff and amazing lactation center. http://ping.fm/lTiLC
Bright Future Lactation Resource Centre - Articles and resources for healthcare professionals involved with breastfeeding.
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Canadian Lactation Consultants Association - Non-profit association for those interested in the promotion, support, and protection of breastfeeding. Membership and conference information, publications and reviews.
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La Leche League International - An international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. The site includes an extensive FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) list, a collection of articles, and an online help center.
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Lactation Education Resources - Offering training programs and educational materials, with clinical updates and patient handouts.
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