Doula

Category - Labor & Birth

The role of catecholamines in labor can BEST be described as:
  1. Can slow labor if released because of fear
  2. Help the mother feel more relaxed
  3. Create feelings of euphoria at the time of birth
  4. Help to start milk production
Explanation
Answer: A - The release of adrenaline and noradrenaline is increased when a mother feels threatened. This surge can activate the sympathetic nervous system, and slow blood flow to non-essential organs (like the uterus and fetus). These hormones act differently at the moment of birth, however, when they activate the "fetal ejection reflex" and aid in the baby's delivery. Hormones of relaxation and euphoria include oxytocin and endorphins. Milk production is stimulated by the hormone prolactin.
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