During childbirth, the baby pushes on the wall of the

Last updated: 7/9/2022

During childbirth, the baby pushes on the wall of the uterus. This is detected by pressure receptors that signal the brain to release oxytocin. If this is a positive feedback process, select the likely next step. Oxytocin causes the uterus to contract, preventing further release of oxytocin from the brain. Oxytocin causes the uterus to contract, further stimulating the receptors and releasing more oxytocin from the brain. Oxytocin has no effect on the uterus so as to maintain homeostasis. Oxytoch causes the uterus to relax, decreasing pressure from the baby so as to maintain homeostasis,