Which hormone remains elevated in the immediate postpartum period of the breastfeed-ing woman?
a. Estrogen
b. Progesterone
c. Prolactin
d. Human placental lactogen
C
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A Estrogen levels decrease markedly after expulsion of the placenta, reaching their lowest levels 1 week into the postpartum period.
B Progesterone levels decrease markedly after expulsion of the placenta, reaching their lowest levels 1 week into the postpartum period.
C Prolactin levels in the blood increase progressively throughout pregnancy. In women who breastfeed, prolactin levels remain elevated into the sixth week af-ter birth.
D Human placental lactogen levels decrease dramatically after expulsion of the placenta.
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