Which hormone remains elevated in the immediate postpartum period of the breastfeeding woman?
a. Estrogen c. Prolactin
b. Progesterone d. Human placental lactogen
ANS: C
Prolactin levels in the blood increase progressively throughout pregnancy. In women who breastfeed, prolactin levels remain elevated into the sixth week after birth. Estrogen and progesterone levels decrease markedly after expulsion of the placenta and reach their lowest levels 1 week into the postpartum period. Human placental lactogen levels decrease dramatically after expulsion of the placenta.
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