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HUMAN MILK FLOW

HUMAN MILK FLOW Though many rational theories have been advanced on the subject, it is not known whether nervous, chemical or glandular agents operate to start the flow of milk. Even seemingly convincing experimental evidences are contradictory concerning the causes of the hypertrophy of the mammary glands during pregnancy and their secretory activity immediately after parturition. There is a general opinion that nervous shock, certain psychic states caused by the presence or absence of the suckling reflex and the emotional status and environment of the mother affect the flow of milk. The perturbation accompanying these factors is evidently not a direct nervous mechanism, since it has been shown experimentally that the severance of the spinal cord in woman1 and in other mammals2 and of the nerves supplying the mammary glands3 causes no untoward influence on the secretory activity of the glands. This evidence is further substantiated by the results of http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png American journal of diseases of children American Medical Association

HUMAN MILK FLOW

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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1930 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
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0096-8994
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1538-3628
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10.1001/archpedi.1930.01930180036004
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Abstract

Though many rational theories have been advanced on the subject, it is not known whether nervous, chemical or glandular agents operate to start the flow of milk. Even seemingly convincing experimental evidences are contradictory concerning the causes of the hypertrophy of the mammary glands during pregnancy and their secretory activity immediately after parturition. There is a general opinion that nervous shock, certain psychic states caused by the presence or absence of the suckling reflex and the emotional status and environment of the mother affect the flow of milk. The perturbation accompanying these factors is evidently not a direct nervous mechanism, since it has been shown experimentally that the severance of the spinal cord in woman1 and in other mammals2 and of the nerves supplying the mammary glands3 causes no untoward influence on the secretory activity of the glands. This evidence is further substantiated by the results of

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American journal of diseases of children – American Medical Association

Published: Jun 1, 1930

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