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During breast-feeding, mothers often experience contractions of the uterus similar to those during labor. Explain this situation and its potential benefits to the mother.

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During breastfeeding, mothers often experience contractions of the uterus similar to those during labor. These contractions are related to the release of oxytocin.

Step-by-step explanation:

When breastfeeding, the nipple-stimulation induces the liberation of oxytocin to the bloodstream.

This hormone causes uterine contractions that can cause pain, but can potentially induce multiple benefits such as: post-partum hemorrhage prevention, and uterus recovery of its pre-pregnancy shape ans size.

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