The Science Behind Pumping To Induce Labor

Mechanical stimulation of the nipple triggers the release of oxytocin from the posterior pituitary. Oxytocin binds to oxytocin receptors on the cell surfaces of uterine muscle. Once bound to these receptors, oxytocin activates the phospholipase C-inositol pathway, which results in the release of intracellular calcium. The increased intracellular ca

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