The release of oxytocin from the pituitary gland:
A. can be induced by giving the mother high-flow oxygen.
B. is a natural response that occurs immediately after delivery.
C. dilates the uterine vasculature and causes postpartum bleeding.
D. will help contract the uterus and slow postpartum bleeding.
Answer: D. will help contract the uterus and slow postpartum bleeding.
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