The nurse is assisting a postpartum client who is new to breastfeeding.The nurse knows the production of breast milk is dependent on which hormonal mechanism?

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Prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland, stimulates milk production by binding to receptors on the breast secretory cells. This hormonal mechanism is responsible for the production of breast milk in lactating women.

The Nurse Is Assisting a Postpartum Client Who Is New