Are There Epigenetic Oxytocin-Mediated Effects on the Mother and Infant during Physiological Childbirth?
Introduction: Studies have shown that long-term positive behavioural and physiological changes are induced in connection with vaginal, physiological birth, and skin-to-skin contact after birth in mothers and babies. Some of these effects are consistent with the effect profile of oxytocin. This scopi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-12-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/24/9503 |