Uterine contractions naturally help to push out this blood and put pressure on the blood vessels in the uterus in order to stop the bleeding.
The main reason to perform uterine massages is to help encourage the uterus continue to contract and prevent postpartum hemorrhage. After the placenta detaches and is delivered, the area where it was attached to the uterine wall bleeds. Uterine contractions naturally help to push out this blood and put pressure on the blood vessels in the uterus in order to stop the bleeding. For this reason, your care team will perform fundal massages whether you have a vaginal or C-section delivery.
Why do they push on your uterus after birth?
