How does breast-feeding benefit the mother?

What will be an ideal response?


After birth, breast-feeding triggers the release of oxytocin, which reduces bleeding in the uterus and helps it return to normal size. Further, it helps women lose weight because they burn more calories while nursing. It can help her by strengthening her bones, reducing her risk of ovarian and breast cancer in future years. It also suppresses ovulation so she may not get pregnant while nursing.

Psychology

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a. two groups before and after a treatment b. two groups after a treatment c. one group after a treatment d. one group before and after a treatment

Psychology

What type of memory has recently attracted the attention of both psychologists and the public at large?

a. repressed memory c. photographic memory b. psychic memory d. eyewitness memory

Psychology

Which of the following is the best example of social facilitation?

A. Andrew's mom helps him build a birdfeeder. B. Ellen is talked into going to a dance by her best friend. C. Sarah runs the mile much faster when she runs against someone. D. Lester becomes more nervous when speaking to a large audience.

Psychology

In general, _________ intelligence tends to remain stable with age, while __________

intelligence declines. a. formal; abstract b. abstract; formal c. crystallized; fluid d. fluid; crystallized e. verbal; performance

Psychology