In a mother who has recently delivered a child, afterpains occur when
A) dopamine triggers uterine contractions.
B) oxytocin triggers uterine contractions.
C) estrogen triggers prostaglandin release.
D) progesterone inhibits prostaglandin release.

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Afterpains are caused by uterine contractions, which are triggered by the release of oxytocin, especially during breastfeeding.

In a Mother Who Has Recently Delivered a Child, Afterpains