Did you know breastfeeding right after your baby is born can help the uterus to contract and there by help stop bleeding? Yes as your baby sucks oxytocin is released and this hormone helps the uterus to contract.

It is one of the reasons why early initiation of breastfeeding is important to both mum and the baby.

It also explains why as the baby sucks the mum experiences what we call after pains. Pains in the lower abdomen as the baby is breastfeeding. It is as result of the baby sucking and the oxytocin released to help the uterus to contract after birth.

After pains can be controlled by taking analgesics, exercise and also rest. Excessive pain is not normal and should be reported.

Bleeding excessively after birth should also not be considered as normal. Do report early to prevent further complications

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