Correlations Among Maternal and Infant Factors, Lead Exposure, and Serum Prolactin Levels During Lactation: A Cross-sectional Study

CONCLUSIONS: Breastfeeding frequency had a stronger positive relationship with serum prolactin levels than protein and calcium intake. However, lead exposure was associated with reduced serum prolactin levels during lactation. Consequently, specific interventions from policymakers are necessary to manage breastfeeding in mothers exposed to lead.PMID:37735831 | DOI:10.3961/jpmph.23.238
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research