Higher oxytocin levels in the third trimester of pregnancy predicts the severity of postpartum depression symptoms in women who previously suffered from depression, reports a new Northwestern Medicine ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Oxytocin is a chemical messenger that has effects on the brain and throughout the body, where it ...

Oxytocin, a hormone already known for its role in childbirth, milk release, and mother–infant bonding, may have a newfound purpose in mammalian reproduction. In times of maternal stress, the hormone ...

Oxytocin, a hormone already known for its role in childbirth, milk release, and mother-infant bonding, may have a newfound purpose in mammalian reproduction. In times of maternal stress, the hormone ...

A new UC Berkeley study shows that the so-called love hormone, oxytocin, is also critical for the formation of friendships. Oxytocin is released in the brain during sex, childbirth, breastfeeding and ...

Pregnancy is not only a physical change; it is also an emotional one. There is a biological reason for every tear, smile, or sudden change in mood you have. Hormones, which are chemicals that send ...