| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8777629 | Early Human Development | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Our findings show, for the first time, that the areola has a higher pH than the surrounding breast skin, and this increases from day one to day two postpartum. We believe that the pH changes of the areolar region may act as a unique chemical signal to guide the infant directly to the nipple.
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Authors
Vincenzo Zanardo, Francesca Volpe, Matteo Parotto, Lara Giliberti, Alphonse Simbi, Lorenzo Severino, Gianluca Straface,