Anti-stress effects in Breastfeeding Mothers: the soothing effect of oxytocin

By Kerstin Uvnäs Moberg   Not only milk production and milk ejection are driven by the suckling stimulus and subsequent oxytocin release, maternal physiology and behavior/psychology are also subjected to many changes during the lactation period in order to facilitate adaptation to motherhood.  The mother may overreact to some types of physical stress, when perceived … Sigue leyendo Anti-stress effects in Breastfeeding Mothers: the soothing effect of oxytocin