KnowraUterine contractionLinked fromLinked fromThe 7 pages that link to Uterine contraction, each with the reason it gives.All 7Broader topic 2Related 5UterusRelated: They move uterine contents and intensify during childbirth.DysmenorrheaRelated: Strong contractions can reduce uterine blood flow and contribute to cramping pain.ChildbirthRelated: Repeated contractions produce the forces that dilate the cervix and move the baby.LaborRelated: Repeated contractions generate the forces that drive labor forward.Uterine atonyRelated: Effective contractions compress placental-site vessels and limit bleeding.