Why Oxytocin Matters

by Kerstin Uvnas Moberg

Oxytocin, or the 'hormone of health and life', is a hugely important substance for pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding - working in a woman's body and brain to make changes during pregnancy, optimise labour, increase milk production and support bonding. Research has shown that we can encourage the body's oxytocin system by supporting mothers' wellbeing through birth practices and postnatal care. We also now know that oxytocin is present in everyone,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1780666055
• ISBN13: 9781780666051
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Pinter & Martin Ltd
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.3" x 6.7"