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As well as bonding with the baby when sharing the breastfeeding, lesbian parents report enjoying the effects of the relaxation hormones released when lactating (resulting in lower stress levels in the parent and baby), the flexibility of having two nursing parents when one needs to absent herself occasionally or when returning to work, and the health benefits of breastfeeding such as lower rates of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and Type II diabetes (8), (9).

This is because it produces oxytocin, the love and bonding hormone we feel when we have skin - to - skin contact with our babies.

Yes, I would gaze tenderly at the baby in my arms and I totally felt the warm rush of bonding hormones flood my system when letdown occurred.

When contact is delayed, these hormones that induce states of dependency and attachment miss their window to develop the naturally enhanced mother and baby bond.

Nipple stimulation releases oxytocin, which is the love hormone, and helps us bond with our babies when they breastfeed, as well as being one of the hormones released during orgasm.

The hormones released when he smells the top of the baby's head will help them bond and dad will become more sensitive to hearing baby's cry.

For mothers who enjoy sharing sweet dreams with your baby, the research is affirming — touch and proximity are essential elements of bonding; the hormonal status that enhances bonding is at its most effective during night - time breastfeeding; continued breastfeeding maintains the release of hormones essential for mother - infant bonding, and breastfeeding is more likely to be successful for a longer duration when mothers and infants share sleep.

According to Breastfeeding Problems, the two hormones released when you breastfeed — oxytocin and prolactin — not only help your milk supply, but play a large part in delaying your period and helping your bond with your baby.

Time called breastfeeding the «key to mother - baby bonding» and it's mostly due to the hormones your body releases when you nurse, mainly oxytocin, or the «love hormone.»

In both studies, individuals showed elevated hormone levels when they felt strong personal investment in the bond.

When humans bond, eye contact leads to release of the «love hormone» oxytocin, which elicits caring behaviour.

Knock - on chemical and behavioural effects occur when humans bond: eye contact leads to release of the «love hormone» oxytocin, which elicits caring behaviour, and this in turn causes the release of more oxytocin.

«People also bend the truth more when it improves not only their own but also others» outcomes, when their lies benefit a cause or another person they care about and group - serving dishonesty is modulated by oxytocin — a socially - bonding hormone.»

And because of regular oxytocin rewards, the bonding and caring hormone, even fathers, adoptive parents, and care givers can experience similar differences when in close daily contact with an infant.

When under stress, socialization and trust become more difficult as oxytocin (the bonding hormone) levels drop and stress hormones rise.

For example it is only relatively recently that science enabled us to measure the raised levels of oxytocin — often referred to as the bonding hormone — in the blood of both humans and dogs when they are showing affection to each other.

Oxytocin is a social hormone; when it's released, it promotes attachment between individuals, strengthens bonds and trusts, and decreases anxiety and levels of cortisol.

Men and women rated kissing on the lips as being more intimate than cuddling, hand holding, hugging, and massaging.2 In a study of adolescents and young adults, those who engaged in more frequent kissing had higher levels of relationship satisfaction.3 One reason for this satisfaction boost was because conflict with a romantic partner was easier to resolve when there was more affection, like kissing on the lips, in the relationship.2 Kissing promotes emotional closeness, and partners report that kissing after sex strengthens their bond and that they desire to kiss each other after orgasm.1 This makes sense because kissing may increase levels of oxytocin (aka the «love» hormone), a chemical that promotes bonding.4

Studies reveal that when you look into your spouse's eyes and say «I love you» the brain is prompted to release the feel - good hormone oxytocin, which bonds couples together.