MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Oxytocin is a natural hormone that stimulates uterine contractions in childbirth and lactation after childbirth.

Detailed explanation-2: -The two main actions of oxytocin in the body are contraction of the womb (uterus) during childbirth and lactation. Oxytocin stimulates the uterine muscles to contract and also increases production of prostaglandins, which increase the contractions further.

Detailed explanation-3: -Oxytocin makes a mother’s uterus contract after delivery and helps to reduce bleeding. The contractions can cause severe uterine pain when a baby suckles during the first few days.

Detailed explanation-4: -Oxytocin secreted into the circulation stimulates uterine contractions during labor and stimulates milk ejection during lactation. Oxytocin released within the brain modulates social recognition, sexual behavior, maternal care, and maternal bonding as well as pair bonding in monogamous species.

Detailed explanation-5: -Oxytocin is an essential lactation hormone released during breastfeeding that causes milk ejection and appears to have calming effect on the mother.