Hormones During Lactation Flashcards
1
Q
Cholecystokinin
A
Not in milk
Satiety and sedation
Inducing sleep
Peaks twice, after feed and 30-60 minutes after feed.
Feeling fullness- helps digestion
Sucking stimulates vagal nerve and cck released in mother and baby
Milk drunk
2
Q
Leptin
A
Leptin is in milk
signals the baby he is full.
Lower BMI bf babies
No leptin in formula
