Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH),released by the placenta,increases the production of cortisol from the adrenal cortex,which is needed for the maturation of the fetal lungs and the production of surfactant.

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CRH does indeed stimulate the production of cortisol from the fetal adrenal cortex, which is important for fetal lung maturation and surfactant production.

Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH),released by the Placenta,increases the Production of Cortisol