Oxytocin is a pleiotropic, peptide hormone with broad implications for general health,
adaptation, development, reproduction, and social behavior. Endogenous oxytocin and …

Oxytocin, a neuropeptide known for its role in reproduction and socioemotional processes,
may hold promise as a therapeutic agent in treating social impairments in patient …

Depression represents a global mental health concern, and disproportionally affects women
as they are twice more likely to be diagnosed than men. In this review, we provide a …

Introduction Oxytocin is a key hormone in breastfeeding. No recent review on plasma levels
of oxytocin in response to breastfeeding is available. Materials and methods Systematic …

Pregnancy is a complex and vulnerable period that presents a number of challenges to
women, including the development of postpartum psychiatric disorders (PPDs). These …

Purpose Despite recommendations from the World Health Organization and the American
Academy of Pediatrics to exclusively breastfeed infants for their first 6 months of life, 75% of …

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 …

BackgroundRace, psychiatric history, and adverse life events have all been independently
associated with postpartum depression (PPD). However, the role these play together in …

Negative maternal affect (eg, depression and anxiety) has been associated with shorter
breastfeeding duration and poorer breastfeeding intention, initiation, and exclusivity. Other …

Abstract Background: Postpartum depression (PPD), often comorbid with anxiety, is the
leading medical complication among new mothers. Latinas have elevated risk of PPD, which …