A client who is breast-feeding her newborn tells the nurse, "I notice that when I feed him, I feel fairly strong contractionlike pain. Labor is over. Why am I having contractions now?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

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The baby's sucking triggers the release of oxytocin, a hormone that causes the uterus to contract. This is a natural process that helps the uterus return to its pre-pregnancy size and reduces postpartum bleeding.

A Client Who Is Breast-Feeding Her Newborn Tells the Nurse