wht is proclamtion of prolactin in woman after child birth
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Prolactin is a hormone made by the pituitary gland, a small gland at the base of the brain. Prolactin causes the breasts to grow and make milk during pregnancy and after birth. Prolactin levels are normally high for pregnant women and new mothers. Levels are normally low for nonpregnant women and for men.
Prolactin induces lobuloalveolar growth of the mammary gland. Alveoli are the clusters of cells in the mammary gland that actually secrete milk. Prolactin stimulates lactogenesis or milk production after giving birth.
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Prolactin :
Prolactin is a hormone from anterior pituitary gland whose principal function is to promote lactation.
The principal stimulus in maintaining Prolactin secretion during lactation is the sucking action of the infant.
Prolactin causes mammary glands to produce milk .
Apart from being a nutritious and balanced mixture of foods , the milk contains IgA antibodies which provide the young with some initial immunity to certain diseases.