Lamaze Exam 2024 Questions And
Correct Answers!!
Oxytocin CORRECT ANSWERS Reduces stress by centrally activating the
parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes calm, connection, healing and
growth. Love hormone.
What causes contractions to begin? CORRECT ANSWERS oxytocin
Hormone during skin to skin CORRECT ANSWERS oxytocin
Synthetic Oxytocin can cause CORRECT ANSWERS - more painful contractions
- prolonged pushing from
- disruption of breastfeeding
- need for c section
Beta-Endorphins CORRECT ANSWERS Endogenous opioids that give analgesic and
adaptive response to stress and pain
Beta-Endorphins promote: CORRECT ANSWERS - altered state of consciousness
- breastfeeding
-
Excessive beta-endorphins have the ability to: CORRECT ANSWERS inhibit oxytocin
and slow labor
Epinephrine-Norepinephrine CORRECT ANSWERS Adrenaline and nor-adrenaline
(fight or flight)
What does "fight or flight" do in labor CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS
catecholamine surge
What hormones do baby and mom miss out on if c-section is performed? CORRECT
ANSWERS epinephrine and nor-epinephrine that help with alertness for bonding and
breastfeeding
Prolactin CORRECT ANSWERS Major hormone of reproduction and breast milk
synthesis. Caregiving hormone.
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