Some practitioners feel that this gentle release of oxytocin from the body can ease into contractions for many moms. (verywellfamily.com)
The larger danger is manipulation of our empathy and generosity through heart - wrenching images or narratives that cause the natural release of oxytocin to the brain. (discovermagazine.com)
As breastfed babies feed more frequently, this gives greater release of oxytocin with skin to skin contact. (expressing-mama.com)