Guest Post: Oxytocin and Childbirth
What is oxytocin? Why is it important to the birthing process? How does our current medicalized birth culture affect the release of this important hormone?
What is oxytocin? Why is it important to the birthing process? How does our current medicalized birth culture affect the release of this important hormone?
A new study found a higher risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) in boys who are circumcised. What is the possible mechanism behind this? Are the findings valid?
A new study suggests that epidurals can drastically reduce the risk of PPD. The study is flawed, but does manage to show that PPD is highly complex with multiple etiologies.