Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) Practice

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What is the job of oxytocin?

Stimulate hair growth
Control appetite
Regulate blood pressure
Milk release (the let-down reflex)

The correct answer is: Milk release (the let-down reflex)

Oxytocin plays a crucial role in breastfeeding by stimulating the contraction of the muscles around the milk ducts in the breasts, leading to the ejection of milk, a process known as the let-down reflex. This release of milk is essential for feeding the baby. Oxytocin is often referred to as the "love hormone" or "bonding hormone" because it is also released during moments of intimacy and connection, helping to strengthen the bond between the mother and child. The other options mentioned - stimulating hair growth, controlling appetite, and regulating blood pressure - do not accurately reflect the primary function of oxytocin in breastfeeding.