Perinatal Physiological Changes (Hormones) Flashcards
Name the hormone only produced during pregnancy?
HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN
hCG
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
Which hormone promotes growth of uterine mm and blood supply?
Also increases water retention, adipose tissue, skin darkening.
ESTROGEN
Estrogen works in tandem with _____________ to initiate labour.
OXYTOCIN
Name the hormone which relaxes uterus, walls of BV, walls of stomach, can increase constipation, and softens ligaments (with relaxin)?
PROGESTERONE
Late in a pregnancy, progesterone decreases, allowing what to take place?
CONTRACTIONS
Which hormone produced by the ovaries, relaxes and softens ligaments, cartilage, and the cervix?
RELAXIN
Which hormone allows for stretch of tissues during pregnancy, and facilitates opening of pelvic joints during labour and delivery?
RELAXIN
Which hormone stimulates uterine contractions? (triggers/promotes labour)
OXYTOCIN
Oxytocin is produced by the ___________ glands.
PITUITARY GLANDS
Name the hormone responsible for the “let down” feeling during breast feeding?
OXYTOCIN
The hormone ___________ creates a feeling of calmness and well-being.
OXYTOCIN
