lactational
Related to breastfeeding
Lactational means relating to lactation—the production and secretion of milk by mammary glands.
The term appears in medical and biological contexts: lactational amenorrhea (absence of menstruation during breastfeeding), lactational mastitis (breast infection while nursing).
The lactational period varies across mammalian species.
Initial postpartum milk
- letdownFailure to satisfy expectations
- latchDoor-securing catch
- suckleFeed at the breast
- engorgementOverfilling causing swelling
mastitis · expressing · pump · breastmilk · nipple · areola · feeding · nursing
Of milk glands
- glandsSecreting organs
- prolactinMilk-production hormone
- oxytocinBonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
lactogenesis · milk · synthesis · alveoli · ducts · secretion · casein · lipids
Forming close connections
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- infantVery young child
- newbornInfant just delivered
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
maternity · oxytocin · skin-to-skin · motherly · nourishment · maternal · postnatal · attachment
Mammary gland infection
- thrushSpotted woodland vocalist
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- tongue-tieImpede someone's speech
- oversupplyExcess beyond demand
undersupply · breast pump · nipple shield · flange · milk bank · fenugreek
colostrum
Initial postpartum milk
engorgement · mastitis · expressing · pump · breastmilk · nipple · areola · feeding · nursing · weaning
mammary
Of milk glands
- glandsSecreting organs
- prolactinMilk-production hormone
- oxytocinBonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
hormones · lactogenesis · milk · synthesis · alveoli · ducts · secretion · casein · lipids · proteins
bonding
Forming close connections
postpartum · maternity · oxytocin · skin-to-skin · motherly · nourishment · maternal · postnatal · attachment · kangaroo care
mastitis
Mammary gland infection
- thrushSpotted woodland vocalist
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- tongue-tieImpede someone's speech
oversupply · undersupply · breast pump · nipple shield · flange · milk bank · fenugreek
lactationalgestational
Of the pregnancy period
prenatal · antenatal · antepartum · preconception · postmenopausal
- lactation stationRoom for breastfeeding mothers
- lactation roomSpace for breastfeeding mothers
- lactation supportHelp with nursing infants
- lactation consultantsSpecialists in infant nursing