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Abstract
The physiology of human lactation is described with secretions on mammary gland anatomy and development, the mechanisms of milk secretion and ejection, and the temporal sequence of events during the transition from pregnancy to lactation (lactogenesis). Finally, interactions between lactation and maternal metabolism are briefly described and the interaction of lactation with fertility discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1999 PMID: 10394488
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Perinatol ISSN: 0095-5108 Impact factor: 3.430