Stillborn Birth & Lactation in Females

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Lactation can occur in females even if the baby is stillborn, as birthing is not a prerequisite for milk production. Induction and relactation techniques, as well as the practice of wet-nursing, support this concept. Milk production operates on a 'supply on demand' principle, meaning that if the milk is not utilized, production will eventually cease. Thus, lactation can continue independently of an infant's presence.
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Does lactation take place in females if the baby is still born?
 
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Yes. Birthing is not essential. See induction and relactation. See wet-nurse.
 
IAmUnique said:
if the baby is still born?
My professor puts lactation in a nice way, he says milk is 'supplied on demand'. What it means is if the milk produced is not used up, then the production would stop. So lactation can still take place without the infant.
 

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