Breastfeeding triggers the release of the hormone oxytocin. What effect does oxytocin have on mothers during the days following the birth of their neonates?

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Oxytocin causes contractions in the uterus, which helps to reduce bleeding and shrink the uterus back to its pre-pregnancy size. It does not decrease blood pressure, start ovulation, or delay abdominal cramping.

Breastfeeding Triggers the Release of the Hormone Oxytocin