What is parturition?
Parturition means childbirth.
What are the 3 stages of parturition?
There are three stages to the birthing process, or parturition: dilation of the cervix, delivery of the calf and delivery of the placenta.
Why is oxytocin given during labor?
Oxytocin injection is used to begin or improve contractions during labor. Oxytocin also is used to reduce bleeding after childbirth. It also may be used along with other medications or procedures to end a pregnancy.
Which hormones are responsible for parturition?
The female hormones involved in parturition include:
- Estrogen: This plays a major role in uterine contractions.
- Oxytocin: It helps in the uterine contractions during parturition and the release of milk during breastfeeding.
- Relaxin: It relaxes the pelvic ligaments and widens the cervix
Oxytocin is a hormone and a neurotransmitter that is involved in childbirth and breast-feeding. It is also associated with empathy, trust, sexual activity, and relationship-building. It is sometimes referred to as the “love hormone,” because levels of oxytocin increase during hugging and orgasm.
