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vicotolentino

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In the first few hours the mother should be encouraged to spend time holding, touching and breastfeeding the baby as this increases levels of oxytocin and prolactin. What do these hormones do?
 
  a. They help keep the baby warm and help the mother fall in love with the baby.
  b. They keep the father relaxed and calm, and help establish breastfeeding.
  c. They keep the mother relaxed, increase tolerance, reduce stress and stimulate natural hormonal analgesia.
  d. They are involved in tolerance and adaptation, reduce stress levels and keep both the father and the baby calm.

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Ruby is shocked at the elongated appearance of her new baby's head. The midwife's best response would be:
 
  a. Your baby's head is moulded during birth and will return to normal in a few days.'
  b. All newborn babies' heads are shaped this way.'
  c. Your baby's head shape had changed during birth and it will take approximately 6 months for it to return to normal.'
  d. After the soft spot closes, the head will return to normal.'


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ASDFGJLO

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


vicotolentino

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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