Witch's milk
Witch's milk or neonatal milk is
thyroid hormone surge in the infant.[2]
duct ectasia; it should only be investigated when it is unilateral.[5]
Cultural interpretations
In folklore, witch's milk was believed to be a source of nourishment for witches'
familiar spirits.[6] It was thought to be stolen from unwatched, sleeping infants. In other cultures expressing milk from the infant's breasts is supposed to contribute to a good breast shape in adulthood.[1]
In some cultures, the tradition of removing the milk ("milking") has been reported. This practice can prolong milk production and other problems cannot be ruled out.[1] While breastfeeding may also contribute to prolonged milk production and breast enlargement, temporary, or permanent weaning is not recommended.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ PMID 16291370. "full text"(PDF).
- ^ PMID 3946357.
- PMID 7379333.
- PMID 19398999.
- S2CID 34248317.
- ISBN 978-0521644044.
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