hormones involved in labour

Question 1

what hormones are involved?

Answer 1

oxytocin

beta endorphins

epinephrine and norepinephrine

prolactin

Question 2

what does oxytocin do?

Answer 2

brings on contractions

Question 3

what does beta endorphins do?

Answer 3

acts as a pain relief

Question 4

what does epinephrine and norepinephrine do?

Answer 4

flight or fight hormone and can inhibit oxytocin production

Question 5

what does prolactin do?

Answer 5

helps with breastfeeding