Hormones
Which hormone drops rapidly once the placenta is expelled?
Progesterone
C-sections could be more likely to _____ the onset of milk production.
Delay
Which type of milk is referred to as "liquid gold"?
Colostrum
What hormone is responsible for the "let-down" or milk ejection reflex?
Oxytocin
Women who receive a lot of IV fluids during labor might have extra breast swelling which may make it more difficult to latch the baby.
True
How many days after birth does milk typically "come in"?
3-5 days
Which hormone promotes milk synthesis?
Prolactin
Skin to skin care cannot be initiated immediately after a c-section.
True or False?
False
Milk production is driven by milk removal.
True or False?
True
When the baby sucks, your brain stimulates your body to produce milk.
True or False
True
How quickly should you initiate breastfeeding after delivery?
Within the first hour after birth
Colostrum is _____ in protein and _____ in fat and sugar.
high, low