SCF ENCYCLOPEDIA ENTRY
HYPERLACTATION SYNDROME
SCF-RDOS Registry Code: SCF-RDOS-PPD-ENDO-005
Disease Type Classification: Postpartum Lactational Disorder → Excessive Mammary Secretory Activity Syndrome → Hyperlactation Syndrome
Adaptive Module Activation:
- Universal Core Module
- Lactation Biology Expansion
- Neuroendocrine Regulation Expansion
- Endocrine Disease Expansion
- Maternal-Infant Interface Expansion
- Mammary Physiology Expansion
- Breast Health Expansion
- Nutritional Physiology Expansion
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1. SCOPE & POSITIONING
Etiology / Classification
Hyperlactation Syndrome (Oversupply Syndrome) is a postpartum lactational disorder characterized by breast milk production substantially exceeding infant nutritional requirements.
While often perceived as beneficial, persistent hyperlactation can cause significant maternal morbidity, infant feeding difficulties, breast complications, and disruption of maternal-infant feeding synchronization.
Hyperlactation may be:
- Idiopathic Hyperlactation
- Neuroendocrine Hyperlactation
- Pump-Induced Hyperlactation
- Galactagogue-Induced Hyperlactation
- Compensatory Hyperlactation
- Pathologic Hyperprolactinemic Hyperlactation
Common associated factors include:
- Excessive breast pumping
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Excessive galactagogue use
- Neuroendocrine dysregulation
- Feeding mismanagement
- Maternal anxiety-driven milk removal patterns
- Rare pituitary disorders
Within the SCF framework, Hyperlactation Syndrome is classified as:
A postpartum mammary hypersecretory disorder characterized by excessive activation of lactogenic pathways resulting in breast milk production exceeding physiologic infant demand, leading to mammary overload, maternal-infant feeding dysynchrony, and secondary breast pathology.
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2. SCF CLASSIFICATION
SCF Disease Category
Mammary Hypersecretory Regulation Syndrome
SCF Functional Class
Maternal Excessive Lactational Output Disorder
SCF Fault Tier Classification
Tier | Classification |
Tier I | Lactogenic Signal Amplification |
Tier II | Excessive Secretory Activation |
Tier III | Mammary Hyperproduction Syndrome |
Tier IV | Maternal-Infant Feeding Dysynchrony |
Tier V | Secondary Breast Pathology |
Tier VI | Chronic Hyperlactation Disorder |
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3. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Although breast milk production is preserved, excessive production can create significant complications.
Maternal Consequences
- Painful breast engorgement
- Recurrent plugged ducts
- Mastitis
- Nipple trauma
- Breast discomfort
- Sleep disruption
- Excessive milk leakage
- Recurrent breast inflammation
Infant Consequences
- Feeding difficulties
- Choking during feeds
- Gassiness
- Colic-like symptoms
- Excessive foremilk intake
- Lactose overload syndrome
- Feeding aversion
- Poor feeding coordination
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4. SCF DOMAIN ALIGNMENT
Primary Domains
- Lactation Biology
- Neuroendocrine
- Mammary Physiology
- Maternal-Infant Interface
Secondary Domains
- Endocrine
- Nutritional
- Behavioral
- Breast Health
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5. ETIOPATHOGENIC CORE
Primary Cause
Hyperlactation develops when lactogenic signaling pathways stimulate milk production beyond physiologic infant demand and beyond the capacity of normal breast regulatory feedback systems.
The disorder reflects dysregulation of:
- Prolactin-mediated milk synthesis
- Milk removal feedback loops
- Neuroendocrine demand signaling
- Mammary secretory control mechanisms
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Key Drivers
Driver A — Excessive Prolactin Activity
Causes include:
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Neuroendocrine hypersensitivity
- Pituitary abnormalities
Result:
- Increased milk synthesis
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Driver B — Excessive Milk Removal
Frequent pumping or overexpression causes:
- Persistent prolactin stimulation
Result:
- Increased secretory demand signaling
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Driver C — Galactagogue Overactivation
May involve:
- Herbal galactagogues
- Pharmacologic galactagogues
Result:
- Hyperstimulation of lactogenic pathways
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Driver D — Feedback Inhibitor Dysfunction
Normally:
- Accumulated milk suppresses production
In hyperlactation:
- Feedback inhibition becomes insufficient
Result:
- Continued overproduction
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Driver E — Maternal-Infant Demand Mismatch
Milk production exceeds:
- Infant intake capacity
- Physiologic feeding demand
Result:
- Feeding dysynchrony
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6. SCF FAULT ARCHITECTURE
SCF Tier | Fault Node | Consequence |
Tier I | Prolactin Amplification Node | Excess stimulation |
Tier I | Milk Removal Overactivation Node | Excessive demand signaling |
Tier II | Secretory Hyperactivation Node | Elevated production |
Tier III | Mammary Hyperproduction Node | Oversupply state |
Tier IV | Feeding Synchronization Failure Node | Infant feeding difficulties |
Tier V | Breast Complication Node | Engorgement and mastitis |
Tier VI | Chronic Hyperlactation Node | Persistent disorder |
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7. PATHOGENESIS FLOW (SCF LOGIC)
Postpartum Lactogenesis
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Excessive Lactogenic Signaling
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Increased Prolactin Activity
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Enhanced Mammary Activation
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Excessive Milk Synthesis
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Hyperlactation Syndrome
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Milk Production Exceeds Infant Demand
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Breast Overfilling
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Engorgement and Duct Obstruction
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Maternal-Infant Feeding Dysynchrony
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Chronic Breast Complications
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8. CLINICAL SPECTRUM
Stage | Clinical State | Characteristics |
Stage 0 | Physiologic Lactation | Demand-matched production |
Stage I | Mild Oversupply | Minor excess production |
Stage II | Moderate Hyperlactation | Frequent leakage and fullness |
Stage III | Clinically Significant Hyperlactation | Feeding difficulties emerge |
Stage IV | Complicated Hyperlactation | Recurrent duct obstruction |
Stage V | Inflammatory Hyperlactation Syndrome | Mastitis risk |
Stage VI | Chronic Hypersecretory Disorder | Persistent severe oversupply |
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9. SCF TRINITY FRAMEWORK MAPPING
Trinity Axis I — Structural Integrity
Affected Systems:
- Mammary alveoli
- Ductal networks
- Nipple structures
- Breast stromal tissues
Primary Failure:
- Excessive secretory burden on mammary architecture
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Trinity Axis II — Energetic Integrity
Affected Systems:
- Secretory metabolic pathways
- Nutrient allocation systems
- Cellular biosynthetic machinery
Primary Failure:
- Sustained hypermetabolic secretory activity
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Trinity Axis III — Informational Integrity
Affected Systems:
- Prolactin signaling
- Oxytocin pathways
- Feedback inhibitor pathways
- Maternal-infant signaling systems
Primary Failure:
- Dysregulated demand-response communication
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10. HYPERLACTATION SYNDROME EXPANSION MODULE
Clinical Subtype Registry
Type A
Idiopathic Hyperlactation
Characteristics:
- No identifiable cause
- Neuroendocrine predominance
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Type B
Pump-Induced Hyperlactation
Characteristics:
- Excessive milk expression
- Demand amplification
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Type C
Galactagogue-Induced Hyperlactation
Characteristics:
- Herbal or pharmacologic stimulation
- Secretory overactivation
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Type D
Hyperprolactinemic Hyperlactation
Characteristics:
- Elevated prolactin levels
- Endocrine causation
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Type E
Severe Hypersecretory Syndrome
Characteristics:
- Extreme oversupply
- Recurrent breast pathology
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11. MULTI-OMICS PATHOGENESIS MAP
Omics Layer | SCF Interpretation |
Genomics | Variants affecting prolactin receptors, dopamine regulation, mammary secretory genes, and neuroendocrine sensitivity |
Transcriptomics | Upregulation of milk protein synthesis genes, secretory activation pathways, and mammary differentiation programs |
Proteomics | Elevated lactation-associated proteins, prolactin-responsive proteins, and secretory enzymes |
Metabolomics | Increased nutrient utilization and enhanced biosynthetic metabolic activity |
Epigenomics | Persistent activation of lactogenic transcription programs |
Interactomics | Hyperactivation of neuroendocrine-mammary signaling networks |
Connectomics | Excessive maternal-infant demand signaling loops |
Biomechanicalomics | Breast overfilling dynamics, ductal pressure changes, and abnormal milk flow patterns |
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12. SCF PCR THERAPEUTIC STRATEGY
PREVENTATIVE
Objectives
Prevent progression from physiologic oversupply to pathologic hyperlactation.
Targets:
- Lactation education
- Appropriate pumping practices
- Rational galactagogue use
- Early identification of oversupply
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CURATIVE
Objectives
Normalize milk production and restore feeding synchrony.
Targets:
- Excess prolactin stimulation
- Overexpression behaviors
- Neuroendocrine dysregulation
- Mammary overproduction
Interventions:
- Controlled milk removal protocols
- Lactation management strategies
- Treatment of underlying endocrine disorders
- Reduction of unnecessary galactagogues
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RESTORATIVE
Objectives
Restore physiologic demand-matched milk production.
Targets:
- Mammary homeostasis
- Maternal comfort
- Infant feeding efficiency
- Long-term breast health
Potential SCF Strategies:
- SCF-derived lactation modulation platforms
- Neuroendocrine balancing therapeutics
- Precision prolactin-regulation systems
- Maternal-infant synchronization optimization programs
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13. CURRENT STANDARD OF CARE
Diagnostic Evaluation
Clinical Assessment
Evaluate:
- Daily milk volume
- Feeding behavior
- Infant symptoms
- Breast complications
- Pumping practices
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Endocrine Evaluation
When indicated:
- Serum prolactin
- Pituitary assessment
- Thyroid function testing
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Breast Assessment
Evaluate for:
- Engorgement
- Plugged ducts
- Mastitis
- Nipple trauma
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Treatment
Lactation Management
- Reduce unnecessary pumping
- Structured feeding strategies
- Lactation consultation
- Management of oversupply
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Medical Management
When indicated:
- Treatment of endocrine abnormalities
- Management of hyperprolactinemia
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14. SCF THERAPEUTIC ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITIES
SCF Target Cluster A
Lactation Modulation Platform
Targets:
- Secretory output regulation
- Demand-response normalization
- Mammary homeostasis
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SCF Target Cluster B
Neuroendocrine Balancing Platform
Targets:
- Prolactin signaling
- Dopaminergic regulation
- Lactogenic feedback systems
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SCF Target Cluster C
Breast Health Preservation Platform
Targets:
- Ductal integrity
- Mastitis prevention
- Tissue resilience
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SCF Target Cluster D
Maternal-Infant Synchronization Platform
Targets:
- Feeding efficiency
- Milk transfer regulation
- Demand matching
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14. SCF THERAPEUTIC ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITIES
SCF Target Cluster A
Lactation Modulation Platform
Targets:
- Secretory output regulation
- Demand-response normalization
- Mammary homeostasis
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SCF Target Cluster B
Neuroendocrine Balancing Platform
Targets:
- Prolactin signaling
- Dopaminergic regulation
- Lactogenic feedback systems
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SCF Target Cluster C
Breast Health Preservation Platform
Targets:
- Ductal integrity
- Mastitis prevention
- Tissue resilience
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SCF Target Cluster D
Maternal-Infant Synchronization Platform
Targets:
- Feeding efficiency
- Milk transfer regulation
- Demand matching
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15. TRANSLATIONAL BLUEPRINT
Diagnostic Biomarkers
Neuroendocrine
- Prolactin
- Dopamine-regulatory biomarkers
- Oxytocin
Mammary Function
- Milk volume output
- Milk composition analysis
Inflammatory
- Mastitis-associated biomarkers
- Breast inflammatory mediators
Endocrine
- TSH
- Free T4
- Pituitary hormone panel
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Clinical Endpoints
Primary
- Restoration of physiologic milk production
Secondary
- Reduction in engorgement
- Reduced mastitis incidence
- Improved infant feeding
- Maternal comfort improvement
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FDA TRANSLATIONAL PATHWAY
Preclinical
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IND
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Phase I Safety
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Phase II Lactation Regulation Studies
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Phase III Maternal-Infant Feeding Optimization Trials
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NDA/BLA Submission
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16. SCF DBI INTERPRETATION
Decentralized Biological Intelligence Failure
Cellular Layer
Mammary epithelial cells remain excessively activated despite sufficient or excessive milk production.
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Tissue Layer
Breast tissue sustains a prolonged hypersecretory state that exceeds physiologic requirements.
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Organ Layer
The mammary gland loses the ability to appropriately match production with infant demand.
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System Layer
Neuroendocrine, behavioral, and mammary feedback systems become locked in a positive-feedback amplification cycle.
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Whole-Organism Layer
The maternal organism successfully activates lactation but loses regulatory control over production volume, resulting in chronic oversupply, maternal discomfort, and disruption of optimal maternal-infant feeding synchronization.
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17. SCF LAYMAN’S SUMMARY
Hyperlactation Syndrome occurs when a mother produces significantly more breast milk than her baby needs.
According to the SCF model, breastfeeding normally works through a balanced feedback system in which milk production closely matches infant demand. In hyperlactation, this balance is lost, causing the breasts to continue producing excessive amounts of milk.
Common signs include:
- Constant breast fullness
- Frequent leaking
- Forceful milk let-down
- Recurrent plugged ducts
- Repeated mastitis
- Infant choking or pulling away during feeds
- Excessive infant gassiness
Although often viewed as a positive problem to have, severe oversupply can create substantial difficulties for both mother and infant. Treatment focuses on restoring a healthy balance between milk production and infant demand.
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SCF-RDOS INDICATION SUMMARY
Parameter | Classification |
Disease | Hyperlactation Syndrome |
Registry Code | SCF-RDOS-PPD-ENDO-005 |
Disease Type | Mammary Hypersecretory Regulation Syndrome |
Adaptive Modules Activated | Lactation Biology + Neuroendocrine Regulation + Maternal-Infant Interface + Breast Health |
SCF Fault Tier | I–VI |
Primary Systems | Lactation Biology, Neuroendocrine, Mammary Physiology, Maternal-Infant Interface |
Principal Fault Nodes | Prolactin Amplification, Secretory Hyperactivation, Feeding Synchronization Failure, Chronic Oversupply |
Mortality Risk | Minimal |
Morbidity Risk | Low to Moderate |
Chronicity Risk | Moderate |
SCF-PCR Applicability | Preventative, Curative, Restorative |
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INDEX
SCF Master Registry Classification
- SCF-RDOS-PPD-ENDO-001 — Lactation Failure
- SCF-RDOS-PPD-ENDO-002 — Delayed Lactogenesis II
- SCF-RDOS-PPD-ENDO-003 — Hypogalactia
- SCF-RDOS-PPD-ENDO-004 — Agalactia
- SCF-RDOS-PPD-ENDO-005 — Hyperlactation Syndrome
Domain Pathway:
Postpartum Disorders → Lactational Disorders → Mammary Secretory Regulation Syndromes → Hypersecretory Lactation Disorders
SCF Encyclopedia Series: Maternal Postpartum Disorders Encyclopedia (Endocrine, Neuroendocrine & Lactation Volume) Version 1.0.0
16. SCF DBI INTERPRETATION
Decentralized Biological Intelligence Failure
Cellular Layer
Mammary epithelial cells remain excessively activated despite sufficient or excessive milk production.
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Tissue Layer
Breast tissue sustains a prolonged hypersecretory state that exceeds physiologic requirements.
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Organ Layer
The mammary gland loses the ability to appropriately match production with infant demand.
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System Layer
Neuroendocrine, behavioral, and mammary feedback systems become locked in a positive-feedback amplification cycle.
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Whole-Organism Layer
The maternal organism successfully activates lactation but loses regulatory control over production volume, resulting in chronic oversupply, maternal discomfort, and disruption of optimal maternal-infant feeding synchronization.
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17. SCF LAYMAN’S SUMMARY
Hyperlactation Syndrome occurs when a mother produces significantly more breast milk than her baby needs.
According to the SCF model, breastfeeding normally works through a balanced feedback system in which milk production closely matches infant demand. In hyperlactation, this balance is lost, causing the breasts to continue producing excessive amounts of milk.
Common signs include:
- Constant breast fullness
- Frequent leaking
- Forceful milk let-down
- Recurrent plugged ducts
- Repeated mastitis
- Infant choking or pulling away during feeds
- Excessive infant gassiness
Although often viewed as a positive problem to have, severe oversupply can create substantial difficulties for both mother and infant. Treatment focuses on restoring a healthy balance between milk production and infant demand.
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SCF-RDOS INDICATION SUMMARY
Parameter | Classification |
Disease | Hyperlactation Syndrome |
Registry Code | SCF-RDOS-PPD-ENDO-005 |
Disease Type | Mammary Hypersecretory Regulation Syndrome |
Adaptive Modules Activated | Lactation Biology + Neuroendocrine Regulation + Maternal-Infant Interface + Breast Health |
SCF Fault Tier | I–VI |
Primary Systems | Lactation Biology, Neuroendocrine, Mammary Physiology, Maternal-Infant Interface |
Principal Fault Nodes | Prolactin Amplification, Secretory Hyperactivation, Feeding Synchronization Failure, Chronic Oversupply |
Mortality Risk | Minimal |
Morbidity Risk | Low to Moderate |
Chronicity Risk | Moderate |
SCF-PCR Applicability | Preventative, Curative, Restorative |
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INDEX
SCF Master Registry Classification
- SCF-RDOS-PPD-ENDO-001 — Lactation Failure
- SCF-RDOS-PPD-ENDO-002 — Delayed Lactogenesis II
- SCF-RDOS-PPD-ENDO-003 — Hypogalactia
- SCF-RDOS-PPD-ENDO-004 — Agalactia
- SCF-RDOS-PPD-ENDO-005 — Hyperlactation Syndrome
Domain Pathway:
Postpartum Disorders → Lactational Disorders → Mammary Secretory Regulation Syndromes → Hypersecretory Lactation Disorders
SCF Encyclopedia Series: Maternal Postpartum Disorders Encyclopedia (Endocrine, Neuroendocrine & Lactation Volume) Version 1.0.0