The oxytocin system – which helps release breast milk and strengthens the bond between mother and baby – may be affected during breastfeeding in mothers experiencing postnatal depression, finds a new ...

This article describes the recent findings from our lab at University College London, published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology. The study explored the relationship between postnatal ...

Oxytocin, the so-called 'love hormone', could actually play an important role in combating stress-related digestive problems. That’s according to recent research conducted at Penn State University ...

If you're at risk of preterm labor, you may not want to breastfeed because the nipple stimulation could cause you to go into labor.

If you're breastfeeding, the letdown reflex can feel tingly and warm. For some, it can feel uncomfortable. Learn the signs and how to manage this milk-ejection reflex. Medically reviewed by Katie ...

Oxytocin, the so-called 'love hormone', could actually play an important role in combating stress-related digestive problems. That’s according to recent research conducted at Penn State University ...