Which hormone remains elevated in the immediate postpartum period of the breastfeeding women?

Prolactin

Progestrone

Estrogen

Human Placental Lactogen

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Prolactin remains elevated in the immediate postpartum period of breastfeeding women to stimulate milk production.
B.   Progesterone levels decrease rapidly after childbirth.
C. Estrogen levels decrease in the postpartum period, particularly during breastfeeding.
D.   Human Placental Lactogen (HPL) levels decrease after childbirth.

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Correct Answer is ["A","C","D"]

Explanation

A. Microwaving breast milk decreases vitamin C content.
B. Microwaving does not render the milk tasteless, but it may alter the taste slightly.
C. Microwaving does not heat breast milk evenly, creating hot spots that can burn the baby's mouth.
D. Microwaving can decrease the antiinfective properties of breast milk.
E. Microwaving breast milk does not decrease iron content.

A. Turn the newborn on his side. B. Use a suction catheter with low negative pressure. C. Suction the mouth with a bulb syringe. D. Suction the nose with a bulb syringe

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Turning the newborn on his side may be done after suctioning but is not the initial priority.
B. Using a suction catheter with low negative pressure may be appropriate, but a bulb syringe is commonly used for newborns.
C.Suctioning the mouth is a necessary step to ensure effective breathing.
D. Suctioningthe nose first may cause the infant to gasp and potentially draw the secretions present in the mouth into the airway, which could lead to aspiration.

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Which hormone remains elevated in the immediate postpartum period of the breastfeeding women?

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A nurse is teaching a new mother the best method to store milk and use it later for feeding. She explains that the breast milk should never be thawed or heated in a microwave oven because of the following reasons. Please select all that apply

Correct Answer is ["A","C","D"]

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Correct Answer is C

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