Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) Practice

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Remaining fragments of placenta can cause what problem in breastfeeding?

Engorgement
Decreased milk supply
Mastitis
Delay/decrease the release of prolactin

The correct answer is: Delay/decrease the release of prolactin

Remaining fragments of placenta can cause a delay or decrease in the release of prolactin during breastfeeding. Prolactin is a hormone responsible for milk production. If there are fragments of placenta left in the body after childbirth, it can interfere with the normal hormonal processes, leading to a delay or reduction in the release of prolactin. This can subsequently affect milk supply and the overall breastfeeding experience for the mother and baby. Engorgement, decreased milk supply, and mastitis can be caused by various factors, but in this case, the correct answer is related specifically to the impact on prolactin release due to placental fragments.