For a lot of women, implantation bleeding is a strange but important early sign of pregnancy. This delicate indication of pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus. People sometimes mistake it for a light…

The Role of Prolactin in the Body The pituitary gland, which is the size of a pea and is located near the base of the brain, makes prolactin. Its main job is to make breastfeeding women produce more milk. Prolactin…