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Lactation
noun
1. What follows birth during which milk is secreted.
2. The production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands.
3. Feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast.
*Compliments of Webster's dictionary.
In layman's terms, lactation is the same as breast-feeding an infant.
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∙ 12y agoproducing or secreting milk
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What effect does honey and lemon have on lactation?
Honey and lemon does not have any affect on lactation. It will not stop lactation, increase lactation or anything else.
Is lactation a sign of being in heat?
No, lactation is not a sign of heat.
Why do pregnancy and lactation increase the BMR?
Pregnancy and lactation increase the BMR because of the high energy required to maintain the pregnancy and lactation.
What is the pituitary hormone that promotes lactation in an infant?
Prolactin is the pituitary hormone that promotes lactation.
What is prolonged lactation?
The breast feeding done by a woman to her child more than 2 years is prolonged lactation.
What nutritional needs are higher lactation or pregnancy?
Lactation--a newborn baby consumes more than a baby in utero.
What do you mean by per lactation in cow?
"Per lactation" refers to each period that a cow is producing milk. The majority of cows lactate for 6 to 10 months of the year, depending on the type of cow (beef versus dairy) and how long a producer wants her to be lactating for.
Can 40years old woman produce breastmilk?
No, lactation is not age dependent. Even women who have moved into menopause can induce lactation. The hormones responsible for starting lactation are different than those involved in menstruation.
What is the Lactation length of a Angus Cow?
The length of lactation in an Angus cow is for as long as she has her calf on her, which is around 6 to 10 months.
How can there be lactation when you were never pregnant?
In these situations it's mental. The mind is a powerful thing. If a particularly strong maternal urge arises it can cause lactation. These are often common in women who have had abortions. You can induce lactation when you have never been pregnant. Some mothers who adopt do this so that they can breast feed. There are articles on induced lactation, google for them.
What is the function of PRL?
PRL (prolactin) __________ Stimulates lactation. The chief function of lactation is to provide nutrition and immune protection to the young after birth. Plus, lactation induces a period of infertility, which serves to provide the optimal birth spacing.
What is a lactation period?
Breastfeeding period.
