The regulation of milk production involves multiple hormones, primarily prolactin and oxytocin. Prolactin is responsible for the synthesis and production of milk within the alveoli of the breasts, while oxytocin facilitates the ejection of milk from the alveoli to the nipple, often referred to as the "let-down reflex". The process is also influenced by feedback mechanisms that respond to the frequency and efficiency of breastfeeding.
