Effects of Breastfeeding on Stress Measured by Saliva Cortisol Level and Perceived Stress
Purpose: The effects of breastfeeding on postpartum depression symptoms and stress using physiological measures require investigation. Background: Breastfeeding suppresses the secretion of cortisol. Oxytocin levels correlate negatively with symptoms of postpartum depression. Aim: To investigate th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Hawaii Press
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://kahualike.manoa.hawaii.edu/apin/vol5/iss3/3/ |