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7064048 
Journal Article 
Breastfeeding or nipple stimulation for reducing postpartum haemorrhage in the third stage of labour 
Abedi, P; Jahanfar, S; Namvar, F; Lee, J; , 
2016 
Yes 
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
ISSN: 1469-493X 
English 
26816300 
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.