This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Newborn Infant - Parent-Infant Bonding, Subject name: Pediatrics
Breast feeding is maximum during sleep because? 
Select and explain. 
A. Prolactin is increased during night, B. Mother and baby are at rest so increased milk production, C. No confusion in nipple as kid is next to mo, D. It is irrelevant to breast feed
A: Prolactin is increased during night
Answer: A: Prolactin is increased during night 
Explanation: ANSWER: (A) Prolactin is increased during nightREF: OP Ghai 7th ed p. 122Breast feeding is important during night because the maximum concentration of prolactin is produced during night; hence it helps to increase quantity of breast milk production.