14 September 2021

Maternal voice reduces pain in premature babies

A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), in collaboration with the Parini Hospital in Italy and the University of...

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16 April 2021

Study sheds more light on use of oxytocin during labour

A study published by The BMJ recently sheds more light on the use of oxytocin (a hormone that stimulates contractions)...

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18 November 2019

Mothers’ behaviour influences bonding hormone oxytocin in babies

Oxytocin is an extremely important hormone, involved in social interaction and bonding in mammals, including humans. It helps us relate...

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3 February 2016

Postnatal depression linked to challenges in parenting: Could oxytocin be helpful?

Postnatal depression linked to challenges in parenting: Could oxytocin be helpful? Caring for an infant is challenging for any mother—but...

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