The hormone responsible for uterine contractions and the minimization of maternal postpartum blood loss is _____.

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Oxytocin is responsible for uterine contractions during childbirth, and also helps stimulate the release of milk during breastfeeding. It can also help minimize postpartum bleeding by causing the uterus to contract and compress blood vessels. Prolactin is involved in milk production, estrogen and progesterone help regulate the menstrual cycle and support pregnancy, and testosterone is a male sex hormone.

The Hormone Responsible for Uterine Contractions and the Minimization of Maternal