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7064146 
Journal Article 
Relief of pain due to uterine cramping/involution after birth 
Deussen, AR; Ashwood, P; Martis, R; Stewart, F; Grzeskowiak, LE; , 
2020 
Yes 
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
ISSN: 1469-493X 
English 
33078388 
Women may experience differing types of pain and discomfort following birth, including cramping pain (often called after-birth pain) associated with uterine involution, where the uterus contracts to reduce blood loss and return the uterus to its non-pregnant size. This is an update of a review first published in 2011.