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Human milk has vital nutritional and health benefits for babies, however very little is currently known about how hormones regulate its production and influence maternal-infant bonding. The Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation Oxford Centre for the Endocrinology of Human Lactation (LRF OCEHL) is the only research centre in the United Kingdom focused on addressing this critical topic.
The centre, which is led by Prof. Fadil Hannan and embedded within the Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, aims to solve hormone-related breastfeeding challenges and improve the health of mothers and children globally. ‘Understanding the full range of hormones that influence lactation is crucial to helping mothers who are struggling to breastfeed’ said Professor Hannan.
Prof. Krina Zondervan, Head of Department added ‘Our vision is to fill knowledge gaps that can improve lactation and breastfeeding outcomes. Thanks to this endowment, we have a unique opportunity to establish a line of research that’s been underappreciated for too long.’
Read the full story on the Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health website.