Tag Archives: Labor and birth

Self-Worth, Respect and Oxytocin

Posted on February 1, 2012 by HugTheMonkey

Sure, there’s a connection between how we’re treated and our feelings of self-worth. Is there also an oxytocin connection? Nekole Shapiro of EmbodiedBirth speaks to the connection between how a woman feels about herself sexually– whether on a date or… Continue reading →

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Sweet Smell of Birth

Posted on October 4, 2011 by HugTheMonkey

Evidently, there is a characteristic odor that comes when a woman in natural labor is close to giving birth — and it’s lovely. http://blogs.babble.com/being-pregnant/2011/10/03/what-does-birth-smell-like/ According to this article on Babble.com: It’… Continue reading →

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Too Many Newborns Still Die in US

Posted on August 31, 2011 by HugTheMonkey

Despite one of the most technologically advanced healthcare systems, the United States is lagging other countries in reducing the risk of death in the first four weeks of life. A new study published in PLoS found that babies in countries… Continue reading →

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Huggies Promotes Oxytocin

Posted on August 16, 2011 by HugTheMonkey

This is brilliant marketing that also serves the social good. Think about it: Diapers, babies, hugs and mommies. It’s a natural fit. Oh! In fact, that’s the name of the product. Huggies Natural Fit is working with parenting expert Dr…. Continue reading →

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Childbirth Drug Could Have Off-Label Uses

Posted on August 8, 2011 by HugTheMonkey

A Monash University researcher hopes to create an aerosol delivery system for oxytocin for postpartum treatment — could be used for psych meds too. Continue reading →

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