Breast Milk: Nutrients, Defense Cells, Formation
How is breast milk produced? The production and release (secretion) of breast milk is called lactation. This task is performed by the mammary glands. The hormones estrogen, progesterone, human placental lactogen (HPL) and prolactin prepare the breast for breastfeeding already during pregnancy. However, milk production does not kick in until after birth, when the shedding … Breast Milk: Nutrients, Defense Cells, Formation
