Significance of Lactation
Lactation refers to the biological and physiological process of producing and secreting breast milk to nourish newborns. It involves various factors, including the mother's health and lifestyle, which significantly affect milk supply and the health of the infant. This process is not only vital for feeding infants but also plays a crucial role in their immunity and overall nutrition. Any issues with lactation, such as insufficient milk supply, can impact treatment decisions in postpartum care and the infant's well-being.
Synonyms: Breastfeeding, Nursing, Suckling, Milk production, Milk secretion
In Dutch: Lactatie; In Finnish: Imetys; In Spanish: Lactancia
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Hindu concept of 'Lactation'
Lactation in Hinduism signifies the nurturing bond between a mother and her child through breastfeeding, emphasizing the importance of maternal care and sustenance during the vital early stages of life.
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 3: Sharirasthana
(1) The process of feeding the newborn with nursing mother's milk.[1]
The concept of Lactation in scientific sources
Lactation is the biological process of producing and secreting breast milk, essential for infant feeding. It is influenced by maternal health and can impact conditions like jaundice when milk supply is insufficient.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This term is associated with the process of inducing, maintaining, and increasing breast milk production, indicating the physiological process of producing milk for breastfeeding.[2] (2) This is the physiological process of producing milk in the mammary glands, which is essential for providing nourishment to the infant and is initiated after delivery.[3]