Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) Practice Exam 2025 - Free CBC Practice Questions and Study Guide

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Name some of the stimuli used to release both Oxytocin and Prolactin

Smelling chocolate

Listening to music

Nipple stretching

Nipple stretching is the correct answer. Nipple stretching is a physical stimulation that can trigger the release of both oxytocin and prolactin. When a baby suckles at the breast, the stimulation of the nipple sends signals to the brain, causing the release of oxytocin, which helps with milk let-down and contraction of the milk ducts. Prolactin is also released in response to nipple stimulation, promoting milk production. This physical act of nipple stretching or suckling is a crucial part of the hormonal response to breastfeeding. The other options, such as smelling chocolate, listening to music, or exercising, do not directly impact the release of oxytocin and prolactin in the same way as nipple stimulation does, making them incorrect choices.

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