Are you coming up on your 40 week mark of pregnancy and don’t want to be medically induced? If so then this blog post is for you! The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) reports that 20 to 40 percent of pregnancies are medically induced. While the use of medical care during labor is well-documented, less is understood about the use of non-medical means of labor induction and pain management in the U.S. population.

Hormones and Birth

Have you ever wondered what hormones are released during childbirth? Well, today we are here to tell you about all the exciting hormones that help you during the birthing process. The main hormones during labor and birth are oxytocin, beta-endorphins, relaxin, and adrenaline. One hormone that will be highlighted, which is released during the postpartum period is prolactin. We hope that you find this useful.

Allison RollansFebruary 28, 2023birth hormones, Oxytocin, endorphins, adrenalineComment

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