THE SCIENCE OF LACTATION AND THE ROLE OF HOMEOPATHY IN ENHANCING MILK PRODUCTION

Authors

  • Dr. Srinivas Babu Kathi Professor & HOD. Department of Homoeopoathic Pharmacy, Hamsa Homeopathy Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Ksheerasagar(V), Mulugu(M), Siddipet Dist.
  • Dr. Kavya Boini Assistant Professor. Department of Homoeopoathic Pharmacy, Hamsa Homeopathy Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Ksheerasagar(V), Mulugu(M), Siddipet Dist.
  • Dr. Sowmithri Mahitha Internee Doctor Hamsa Homeopathy Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Ksheerasagar(V), Mulugu(M), Siddipet Dist.
  • Dr. Kalumuri Manogna Internee Doctor Hamsa Homeopathy Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Ksheerasagar(V), Mulugu(M), Siddipet Dist.
  • Dr. Bodikela Geetha Manognya Internee Doctor Hamsa Homeopathy Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Ksheerasagar(V), Mulugu(M), Siddipet Dist
  • Dr. Kamalapuri Shanmukhi Internee Doctor Hamsa Homeopathy Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Ksheerasagar(V), Mulugu(M), Siddipet Dist
  • Dr. Nunemunthala Suchitra Internee Doctor Hamsa Homeopathy Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Ksheerasagar(V), Mulugu(M), Siddipet Dist.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53555/qss9q380

Keywords:

Lactation, Breast milk, Infant nutrition, Maternal health, Insufficient milk production, Psychological factors, Hormonal regulation

Abstract

Lactation is the process of milk secretion from mammary glands after childbirth. Breast milk is the natural first food for newborns.1

It provides all the energy and nutrients that an infant needs for first six months of life.2 Beside its importance, many mothers face challenges related to insufficient milk production, issue includes involving multiple factors like physiological, psychological and environmental which influence the issue. This article explores the developmental and structural anatomy, hormonal influences, applied physiology, and other factors which disrupt in the lactation. The importance of breastfeeding, which plays crucial role in maintaining developmental health of early infant, and also adds to maternal health. The article explores the problems in lactation and therapeutic approach of homeopathy.

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Published

2025-09-28

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025): International Journal of Biological & Pharmaceutical Science (ISSN: 2208-2166)

Section

Articles