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

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

Maternal sensitivity plays a central role in shaping children's development across a number
of domains, and may be disrupted by depression. The current meta-analysis quantified the …

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 …

The neuropeptide oxytocin (OXT) exerts anxiolytic and prosocial effects in the central
nervous system of rodents. A number of recent studies have attempted to translate these …

Despite evidence supporting a role for oxytocin (OT) in regulating social behavior,
surprisingly little is known about how this neuropeptide is calibrated during development …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Peripartum depression (PPD) is a prevalent and debilitating disorder that adversely affects
the development of mothers and infants. Recently, there has been a plea for increased …