Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant mental health concern, especially for women in
vulnerable populations. Oxytocin (OT), a hormone essential for a variety of maternal tasks …

Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most common postnatal psychiatric disorder, and it
represents a considerable problem to the health and well-being of women and their families …

Postpartum depression (PPD) affects up to 19% of all women after parturition. The non-
apeptide oxytocin (OXT) is involved in adjustment to pregnancy, maternal behavior, and …

Background Due to its potent effects on social behavior, including maternal behavior,
oxytocin has been identified as a potential mediator of postpartum depression and anxiety …

The role of oxytocin in the treatment of postpartum depression has been a topic of growing
interest. This subject carries important implications, given that postpartum depression can …

During the postpartum period, women are at higher risk of developing a mental disorder
such as postpartum depression (PPD), a disorder that associates with mother–infant …

The hormone oxytocin (OT) is of particular interest in the study of childbearing women, as it
has a role in the onset and course of labor and breastfeeding. Recent research has linked …

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 …

Background The reproductive hormone oxytocin facilitates labour, birth and postpartum
adaptations for women and newborns. Synthetic oxytocin is commonly given to induce or …

Background Lactation is thought to buffer stress reactivity via oxytocin (OT). Dysregulation of
the HPA axis has been reported in women with postpartum depression (PPD). The co …