Notes in 4. Lactation

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Published	02/10/2024	The {{c1::first}} stage of Lactogenesis involves {{c2::breast development and colostrum production from approx. 16 weeks gestation}}
Published	02/10/2024	The {{c1::second}} stage of Lactogenesis involves {{c2::onset of copious milk secretion occurring between 32 and 96 hours after birth}}
Published	02/10/2024	The {{c1::third}} stage of Lactogenesis involves {{c2::maintenance of milk production}}
Published	02/10/2024	The {{c2::second}} stage of Lactogenesis occurs in response to a rise in {{c1::prolactin}} hormone and decrease in {{c1::pregnancy}} hormones
Published	02/10/2024	The {{c1::third}} stage of Lactogenesis is less reliant on {{c2::prolactin}} hormone and more reliant on {{c2::Feedback Inhibitor of Lactation (FIL)}}…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Lactobacilli}} is an organism that is more prevalent in mother’s vagina during pregnancy
Published	02/10/2024	If a baby is born by caesarean section they miss out on vaginal transfer of microbes so prolonged {{c1::skin-to-skin contact}} and {{c1::breastfeeding…
Published	02/10/2024	Breastmilk contains a high level of an organism called {{c1::Bifidobacteria}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Maternal antibodies}} and {{c1::hormones}} cross the gut/blood barrier to kickstart the baby’s own immature endocrine system.
Published	02/10/2024	WHO and UNICEF recommend that children initiate breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and be exclusively breastfed for the {{c1::first 6 m…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Gut-Activated Lymphatic Tissue (GALT)}} is a process in which the {{c2::immune response produces antibodies when encountering pathogens ingested…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Bronchus-Activated Lymphatic Tissue (BALT)}} is a process in which the {{c2::immune response produces antibodies when encountering pathogens inh…
Published	02/10/2024	Colostrum is produced by the body for up to {{c1::five}} days after the baby is born
Published	02/10/2024	During pregnancy the ductal system and alveolus develop under the influence of {{c1::oestrogen}}, {{c1::progesterone}} and {{c1::human placental lacto…
Published	02/10/2024	The levels of {{c1::Oestrogen}} and {{c1::Progesterone}} that influenced breast development drop as soon as the placenta is delivered, while {{c1::Pro…
Published	02/10/2024	A breast alveolus is made up of {{c1::lactocytes}} surrounded by {{c1::myoepithelial}} cells
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Prolactin}} levels in the blood stream rise in response to touch and suckling by the baby.
Published	02/10/2024	The higher the levels of circulating {{c2::Prolactin}}, the greater the number of {{c1::lactocytes}} are activated.
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Prolactin}} is the hormone responsible for milk {{c2::production}} in response to touch and suckling
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Oxytocin}} is the hormone responsible for milk {{c2::delivery}}, it acts on the myoepithelial cells to release milk from lactocytes
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Feedback Inhibitor of Lactation (FIL)}} is a polypeptide responsible for {{c2::inhibiting milk production}}
Published	02/10/2024	Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Contact of Mother and Baby[1] {{c1::Release of Prolactin and Oxytocin}}[2] {{c1::Regulation of Temperature, Heart rate, Breat…
Published	02/10/2024	If a Baby is not Breastfed, they are at risk of: {{c1::Gastroenteritis}}{{c1::Respiratory infections}} {{c1::Allergies}} {{c1::Obesity}} {{c1::T1DM &a…
Published	02/10/2024	If a Mother avoids Breastfeeding, she is at risk of: {{c1::Breast cancer}} {{c1::Ovarian cancer}} {{c1::Hip fractures}} {{c1::Heart disease}}
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