Phenomena and Processes [G] » Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena [G08] » Reproductive Physiological Phenomena » Lactation
Phenomena and Processes [G] » Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena [G08] » Reproductive Physiological Phenomena » Postpartum Period » Lactation
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The processes of milk secretion by the maternal MAMMARY GLANDS after PARTURITION. The proliferation of the mammary glandular tissue, milk synthesis, and milk expulsion or let down are regulated by the interactions of several hormones including ESTRADIOL; PROGESTERONE; PROLACTIN; and OXYTOCIN. MeSH
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