Oxytocin, Vasopressin and Prolactin in New Breastfeeding Mothers: Relationship to Clinical Characteristics and Infant Weight Loss.

Elise N EricksonC Sue CarterCathy L Emeis

Published in: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association (2019)

Oxytocin and vasopressin have contrasting relationships with maternal clinical characteristics and newborn weight gain in early breastfeeding infants. Further study is needed to understand how oxytocin and vasopressin influence lactation outcomes.

Keyphrases

weight gain
birth weight
weight loss
body mass index
preterm infants
bariatric surgery
roux en y gastric bypass
gestational age
human milk
dairy cows
glycemic control
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
low birth weight
physical activity
pregnant women