Milk moves to the front of the breast when an infant begins to nurse. This is called the:

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The letdown reflex is the release of milk from the milk ducts in response to the suction of nursing. This results in milk moving to the front of the breast for easier access by the infant. The rooting reflex is the infant's instinctual search for a nipple, the initial force and mammary descent are not recognized terms in the field of lactation, and infant grasp refers to the infant's ability to grasp and hold onto objects.

Milk Moves to the Front of the Breast When an Infant