138. Oxytocin - The Love Hormone, And Its Mate: Pitocin

On this Valentines Day, the day of love, I'm sharing why the love hormone is critical in both childbirth and lactation. Also, do you know the difference between Pitocin and Oxytocin? It's a slight but critical difference. Listen in to feel more empowered in your birth and breastfeeding decisions.

Oxytocin Study 1
Oxytocin Study 2

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Outline

Bri’s introduction.
0:00

Oxytocin and life-saving moments.
4:41

What is oxytocin and pitocin?
8:49

What is pitocin and how does it work?
11:09

Risk of postpartum depression.
15:51

The effect of pitocin on breastfeeding.
17:06

Oxytocin levels during breastfeeding.
19:27

Oxytocin’s role in breastfeeding.
23:21

Skin-to-skin contact and breast massage.
25:25

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