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lactationSecretion of milk in mammals, from the mammary glands. In late pregnancy, the cells lining the lobules inside the mammary glands begin extracting substances from the blood to produce milk. The supply of milk starts shortly after birth with the production of colostrum, a clear fluid consisting largely of water, protein, antibodies, and vitamins. The production of milk continues practically as long as the baby continues to suckle. |
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amp;nbsp; In addition, lactating cows have widely varying heat cycles. Older adults and lactating, pregnant, and postmenopausal women are at greater risk for lead exposure as lead stored in the bones is released back into the blood and soft tissues. The Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook is a cookbook especially designed to nourish vegetarian pregnant and lactating women, though the delicious meals are also excellent for serving one's whole family. |
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