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1.2. Lactation - the secretion of milk by the mammary 2. explain the physiology of lactation
glands. The physiological basis of lactation is divided into 4
1.3. Colostrum - a breast fluid produced by humans, phases
cows, and other mammals before breast milk is
released. A. Mammogenesis (Preparation of Breasts)
At peak development during gestation and early lactation,
the mammary gland consists of ductular and secretory
alveolar epithelial cells (parenchyma) embraced in a
heterogeneous matrix of cells (stroma), which includes
myoepithelial cells, adipocytes and fibroblasts. In
1.4. Burping - the release of gas bubbles up the addition, leukocytes, cells associated with the vascular
esophagus and out of the mouth. These gas system, and neurons are found in the mammary gland.
bubbles can also be released out the other end of Mammary growth is the major determinant of bovine milk
your little bundle, resulting in a different noise and yield capacity; the number of mammary alveolar cells
smell. directly influences milk yield. Estimates of the correlation
coefficient (r) between milk yield and mammary alveolar
epithelial cell numbers range between 0.50 and 0.85.
Conversely, increased proportions of fibroblasts and
adipocytes in the mammary gland are associated with
reduced milk yield in cows. Growth of the mammary gland
(mammogenesis) takes place during various reproductive
epochs beginning in the prenatal period to early lactation.
1.5. Latch-on - refers to how the baby fastens onto the Mammary development during fetal and pre-pubertal
breast while breastfeeding. A good latch stages is not necessarily under hormonal control. During
promotes high milk flow and minimizes nipple puberty, pregnancy, and lactation, however, growth and
discomfort for the mother, whereas poor latch development are largely under the influence of hormonal
results in poor milk transfer to the baby and can changes. Most structural development of the mammary
quickly lead to sore and cracked nipples. gland takes place during pregnancy.
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● Supernumerary. This is just a fancy way of
saying you have an extra nipple — which, in case
you’re wondering, is completely normal.
4. Rugby ball hold- holding 3. Lay your baby on your lap on his or her belly.
your baby underarm. You Support your baby's head and make sure it's higher
can lay your baby on a than his or her chest. Gently pat your baby's back.
pillow and gently support
her neck in this position.