Lamaze Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Oxytocin Correct Answer-Reduces stress by centrally activating the
parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes calm, connection,
healing and growth. Love hormone.
What causes contractions to begin? Correct Answer-oxytocin
Hormone during skin to skin Correct Answer-oxytocin
Synthetic Oxytocin can cause Correct Answer-- more painful
contractions
- prolonged pushing from
- disruption of breastfeeding
- need for c section
Beta-Endorphins Correct Answer-Endogenous opioids that give
analgesic and adaptive response to stress and pain
Beta-Endorphins promote: Correct Answer-- altered state of
consciousness
- breastfeeding
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Excessive beta-endorphins have the ability to: Correct Answer-inhibit
oxytocin and slow labor
, Epinephrine-Norepinephrine Correct Answer-Adrenaline and nor-
adrenaline (fight or flight)
What does "fight or flight" do in labor Correct Answer-can slow or stop
labor in case of danger
preserve blood flow to the heart and brain
promotes respiratory transition
promotes newborn alertness
What hormone surge promotes newborn alertness? Correct Answer-
catecholamine surge
What hormones do baby and mom miss out on if c-section is performed?
Correct Answer-epinephrine and nor-epinephrine that help with alertness
for bonding and breastfeeding
Prolactin Correct Answer-Major hormone of reproduction and breast
milk synthesis. Caregiving hormone.
Healthy Birth Practice #4 Correct Answer-Avoid interventions that are
not medically necessary.
ARM stands for what? Correct Answer-Artificial Rupture of Membranes
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