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fasfsadfdsfa · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

In helping the breastfeeding mother position the baby, nurses should keep in mind that:

a. The cradle position usually is preferred by mothers who had a cesarean birth.
b. Women with perineal pain and swelling prefer the modified cradle position.
c. Whatever the position used, the infant is belly to belly with the mother.
d. While supporting the head, the mother should push gently on the occiput.

Question 2

Estrogen plays an integral role in which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

a. Relaxing the smooth muscle of the uterus to prevent spontaneous abortion
b. Increasing blood flow to the uterus by pro-moting vasodilation
c. Changing the sensitivity of the respiratory system to carbon dioxide
d. Softening the cervix, initiating uterine activity, and maintaining labor
e. Working to prevent a maternal immunologic response to the fetus
f. Developing the breasts in preparation for lactation and secretion of prolactin by the pituitary gland

al · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A The football position usually is preferred after cesarean birth.
B Women with perineal pain and swelling prefer the side-lying position because they can rest while breastfeeding.
C The infant inevitably faces the mother, belly to belly.
D The mother should never push on the back of the head. It may cause the baby to bite, hyperextend the neck, or develop an aversion to being brought near the breast.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D, F
Estrogen plays an integral role by increasing blood flow to the uterus by promoting vasodilation; changing the sensitivity of the respiratory system to carbon dioxide; softening the cervix, initiating uterine activity, and maintaining labor; and developing the breasts in preparation for lactation and secretion of prolactin by the pituitary gland. Progesterone relaxes the smooth muscle of the uterus to prevent spontaneous abortion and works to prevent a
maternal immunologic response to the fetus.