Oxytocin

mothers fear postpartum depression, and it is believed that breastfeeding may reduce the risk of it. For example, breast milk strengthens the bond between mother and child due to the fact that it contains numerous hormones, such as prolactin and oxytocin (Donaldson-Myles, 2012). Next, various studies emphasize the importance of supporting mother’s who decide to breastfeed…

of HCG will experience more and worse episodes of morning sickness. Oxytocin Oxytocin is a hormone that many believe to induce labor. However, studies show that bodies become more sensitive to oxytocin as women go into labor. Oxytocin is used by the body to stretch the uterus to fit a growing baby and is also used as one of the hormones to trigger milk production. Prolactin Prolactin is used by the body, in addiction to oxytocin, is used for the production of milk in the breasts. Especially…

cause anxiety for people. Females gain a lot more anxiety because of Oxytocin than males do. They did this test with mice for ten weeks and as the testing went out the mice reacted differently. When seeing other mice more Oxytocin was produced causing high anxiety. They got really aggressive with mice and because the other mice in a way bullied the mice that was being tested, it caused more anxiety to be produced. High Oxytocin production is what some people think helps the cope and understand…

stimulating a stalled labor with the aim of preparing the woman's body for labor, and as a viable alternative or adjunct to oxytocin for labor augmentation. How Does It Work? Nipple stimulation is based on the known mechanism of action of oxytocin. Manual stimulation of the nipple triggers the release of contraction-inducing oxytocin from the pituitary gland. Oxytocin then binds to the oxytocin receptors…

active during your feeling of love, but it is also active during your feelings of “disgust and aggressiveness,” (Arkell). A similar hormone that is released psychologically during hate is Oxytocin. Oxytocin is supposedly what gives you the cuddly, love feeling; however oxytocin can have a darker side to it. Oxytocin has been medically proven to “contribute to feeling a surge of violence and intolerance,” (Arrouas). This hormone allows “in group favoritism” and “intolerance for outsiders,”…

Influence in social behavior is one of the many roles oxytocin plays in the body and brain. Therefore, love can be said to be more biological. It affects every feature of our lives and has also motivated many works of art. Love has an intense effect on our mental and physical state. A broken heart or relationship…

feeling of happiness is so desirable and commonly searched for. The notion that humans crave a sensation so deeply is thought-provoking; how can one’s body create such a satisfying state that makes it so sought-after. Chemicals such as dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins are the key…

Annotated Bibliography Giovanna Camacho Kaplan University There has been an ongoing debate about whether environmental factors or biological factors are associated with behavior. Carey and Gottesman (2006) suggest that epigenetics play a role in both environment and biological factors when being associated with behavior. Epigenetics alters genes throughout someone’s lifespan and includes implications from previous family members (Carey & Gottesman, 2006). Life choices from previous…

Love is argued to be the most powerful emotion one can receive. It is crazily complex and cannot be explained simply to anyone. While love cannot be explained, every person has the capability to feel it. Love feels different every time and that must be why no one can fully explain it. Love one can feel is sporadic and mostly doesn’t make sense but you can figure it out through time and many other factors that can be shown or taught. There are many different types of love according to…

The last stage is attachment, which is the bond that keeps couples together long enough for them to have and raise children. The two major hormones associated with this stage are oxytocin and vasopressin. Social interaction requires couples to “mind read” or interpret faint clues from their partner. Because of oxytocin, it helps boost the individual’s ability to interpret cues from them. Comparing the stages of love and addiction Another article called, “In your head: This is your brain on…