Discontinuing oxytocin during active labor was associated with a 20% lower risk for cesarean delivery and reduced the risk for uterine tachysystole and non-reassuring fetal heart rate tracings.

Sleep apnea often comes with high blood pressure, which, in turn, contributes to the heart-health risks tied to both ...

The oxytocin system – which helps release breast milk and strengthens the bond between mother and baby – may be affected during breastfeeding in mothers experiencing postnatal depression ...