Just wanted to let everyone know that Peter Hartmann has a web site (with
picture for those who have never seen him) which outlines the development of
the Computerised Breast Measurement system and research that has been
undertaken in conjunction with the CBM - such as short term rates of milk
synthesis and milk fat (talks about the old foremilk/hindmilk issue!) and
there are lots of references and pictures for those interested.

http://biochem.uwa.edu.au/PEH/PEHres.html


Also, Jean - apologies for not having got back to you about your prolactin
post. I haven't had time to  have a further look at the research but will in
the  next week or so. I do agree however my comment-
> the immediate rise in prolactin after birth that stimulates the
>increase in lactose production
-is misleading. Prolactin levels are high at the end of pregnancy (as you
pointed out). They do raise a little bit more at birth and then peak at very
high levels during feeds. I haven't read about prolactin being stored in fat
but would be very interested to hear of the references to have a look at. I
believe that prolactin is produced (?vs. Stored and released - have to look
this up) by many different cells in the body- including lymphocytes. But I
will verify all this with a bit more reading.

Regards
Cathy Fetherston
Perth Western Australia

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