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HERO ID
7064048
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Breastfeeding or nipple stimulation for reducing postpartum haemorrhage in the third stage of labour
Author(s)
Abedi, P; Jahanfar, S; Namvar, F; Lee, J; ,
Year
2016
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
ISSN:
1469-493X
Language
English
PMID
26816300
DOI
10.1002/14651858.CD010845.pub2
Abstract
Oxytocin and prostaglandin are hormones responsible for uterine contraction during the third stage of labour. Receptors in the uterine muscles are stimulated by exogenous or endogenous oxytocin leading to uterine contractions. Nipple stimulation or breastfeeding are stimuli that can lead to the secretion of oxytocin and consequent uterine contractions. Consequently, uterine contractions can reduce bleeding during the third stage of labour.
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