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Many hormones are involved in Breastfeeding, and in this post, we’ll be looking at oxytocin. It’s not scientifically accurate to talk about oxytocin alone because hormones don’t work in isolation and are sometimes described by scientists as ‘flocks of birds.’ However, I find that understanding oxytocin’s role in breastfeeding is valuable conceptually when learning how to better support parents, so I’m doing it anyway! One of the key biological functions of oxytocin is its role in helping breast milk flow. What is the let-down reflex? When a baby suckles on the nipple, a message is sent up the ..read more

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When you’re pregnant, it can feel like there are constant appointments and checkups, but after you’ve given birth, it’s back to business as usual. The general vibe is that you no longer require that same level of concern and compassion, and the focus shifts to your baby. We expect mums to squeeze back into their jeans and return to the endless unpaid labour of cooking, cleaning, and shopping whilst also meeting the needs of their baby. But physical changes during postpartum are far more rapid than during pregnancy. For example, your uterus expands for about 40 weeks but takes only six weeks t ..read more