Oxytocin acetate is widely used in medical settings to induce or augment labor in pregnant women. It helps stimulate uterine contractions, making it essential in managing prolonged or stalled labor. Additionally, it is administered to control postpartum bleeding by promoting uterine contraction after childbirth. In veterinary medicine, it is used to assist with birthing in animals and to promote milk let-down in lactating mammals. Beyond its role in childbirth, it is sometimes utilized in research to study social behaviors, bonding, and stress responses due to its influence on the nervous system.