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…