Experts have raised concerns that oxytocin for labor induction and augmentation may have
detrimental effects on the neurodevelopment of children. To investigate whether there is the …

Background Oxytocin is widely used for induction and augmentation of labour, particularly in
low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we …

Although it remains debatable, exogenous oxytocin, commonly used for labour induction
and augmentation, reportedly increases risks of neurodevelopment delay, attention …

BACKGROUND Oxytocin is a neuropeptide hormone that plays a key role in social behavior,
stress regulation, and mental health. Synthetic oxytocin administration is a common …

Background The neuropeptide and hormone oxytocin is known to have a significant impact
on social cognition and behaviour in humans. There is growing concern regarding the …

The use of synthetic oxytocin (OT) to induce and/or augment labor and delivery is on the
rise. Maternal exposure to OT during birth may have adverse effects on the infant's …

Background Some studies have indicated an increased risk of attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) and a small, sex-specific association with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) …

Objective: The objective was to evaluate the potential influence of oxytocin administered
during delivery on children's development at the age of 5. Method: This study was designed …

Oxytocin is one of the most commonly used medications during labour and delivery. Recent
insights from basic neuroscience research suggest that the uterotonic effects of oxytocin may …

Objective To examine the association between intrapartum synthetic oxytocin and child
behavioral and emotional problems and to assess if maternal depressive or anxious …