Lactation – Clinical Nutrition Program Lecture 5, Part 1 (2024) Jazan University Faculty of Applied Medical Science, Clinical Nutrition Program

Description

A detailed overview of the physiology of lactation. The content defines the process and outlines the four stages: Mammogenesis, Lactogenesis, Galactokinesis, and Galactopoiesis. It also covers the detailed anatomy and structure of the breast, including the function of alveoli, ducts, lactiferous sinuses, and the role of prolactin and oxytocin in milk production and ejection.