Neonatal breast-suckling skills in the context of lactation and peripartum hormonal changes and additional factors—a pilot study
Abstract Background Childbirth and lactation are intricate processes, involving several hormones, the most important of which are prolactin (a protein hormone) and cortisol (one of the glucocorticoids). The early postpartum period is crucial for both mother and newborn and has an impact on the lacta...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-09-01
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| Series: | International Breastfeeding Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-022-00508-2 |