Other symptoms include strong uterine contractions, nausea, seizures, and unconsciousness.

However, ergometrine should not be given as it causes tonic uterine contractions which may delay placental expulsion.

The oxytocin-oxytocin receptor system plays an important role as an inducer of uterine contractions during parturition and of milk ejection.

In human pre-term labour, atosiban, at the recommended dosage, antagonises uterine contractions and induces uterine quiescence.

Signs and symptoms of preterm labor include four or more uterine contractions in one hour.