Flashcards in Perinatal Physiological Changes (Hormones) Deck (12)
Loading flashcards...
1
Name the hormone only produced during pregnancy?
HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN
(hCG)
2
If mom does not receive enough of this hormone in the first two months of gestation before the placenta takes over, a miscarriage will occur?
HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN
(hCG)
3
Which hormone promotes growth of uterine mm and blood supply?
Also increases water retention, adipose tissue, skin darkening.
ESTROGEN
4
Estrogen works in tandem with _____________ to initiate labour.
OXYTOCIN
5
Name the hormone which relaxes uterus, walls of BV, walls of stomach, can increase constipation, and softens ligaments (with relaxin)?
PROGESTERONE
6
Late in a pregnancy, progesterone decreases, allowing what to take place?
CONTRACTIONS
7
Which hormone produced by the ovaries, relaxes and softens ligaments, cartilage, and the cervix?
RELAXIN
8
Which hormone allows for stretch of tissues during pregnancy, and facilitates opening of pelvic joints during labour and delivery?
RELAXIN
9
Which hormone stimulates uterine contractions? (triggers/promotes labour)
OXYTOCIN
10
Oxytocin is produced by the ___________ glands.
PITUITARY GLANDS
11
Name the hormone responsible for the "let down" feeling during breast feeding?
OXYTOCIN
12
