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 1Oxytocin Study 2This episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website. OutlineBri’s introduction.0:00Oxytocin and life-saving moments.4:41What is oxytocin and pitocin?8:49What is pitocin and how does it work?11:09Risk of postpartum depression.15:51The effect of pitocin on breastfeeding.17:06Oxytocin levels during breastfeeding.19:27Oxytocin’s role in breastfeeding.23:21Skin-to-skin contact and breast massage.25:25Support the showFollow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks.Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy BabiesJoin Bri's crew so we can stay in touch.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here.This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation.Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5