Oxytocin is a nonapeptide hormone that has a central role in the regulation of parturition and
lactation. In this review, we address oxytocin receptor (OTR) signalling and its role in the …

Oxytocin is a reproductive hormone implicated in the process of parturition and widely used
during labor. Oxytocin is produced within the supraoptic nucleus and paraventricular …

Objectives Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a major cause of maternal mortality and
morbidity worldwide. Experimental studies support the hypothesis that oxytocin …

Optimizing outcomes for women in labor at the global level requires evidence-based
guidance of health workers to improve care through appropriate patient selection and use of …

Objetivo: Discutir práticas na assistência ao parto em instituições de saúde, onde atuam
conjuntamente médicos e enfermeiras obstétricas. Métodos: Estudo transversal que teve …

Background there is a dearth of papers in midwifery journals exploring the philosophical
underpinnings of various research methods. However, explaining and justifying particular …

This study aims to determine relationships between intrapartum factors, neonatal
characteristics, skin‐to‐skin contact (SSC), and early breastfeeding initiation after …

Background Prolonged labour very often causes suffering from difficulties that may have
lifelong implications. This study aimed to explore the prevalence and treatment of prolonged …

Oxytocin is a peptide hormone that plays a key role in regulating the female reproductive
system, including during labor and lactation. It is produced primarily in the hypothalamus …

Background Approximately 15% of women have caesarean sections (CS) and while the rate
varies, the number is increasing in many countries. This is of concern because higher CS …