Certified Bradley Method Educator Lora Schwacke knows that the
magical events of conception, childbirth, and lactation would not be
possible without the help of a hormone called Oxytocin. While most of
parenting is a trial and error endeavor, the female human body is built
to carry out these specific tasks, without interference from outside
sources most of the time. In essence, we are naturally built to
procreate, and our bodies know when to release the hormones needed to
make it happen.
During childbirth, three hormones kick into high gear and flood the body: Oxytocin, Adrenaline, and Endorphins. The Endorphins that are released are meant to calm the system and the mind, and also relieve some of the pain associated with labor. The Adrenaline hormone secretion is a natural response to the pain and stress of child birthing, but must be managed appropriately or it can stop the labor from occurring altogether. However, Oxytocin enables the human to feel love and triggers nurturing qualities. This amorous hormone is integral in the conception and birthing phases.
During labor, the body is literally flooded with Oxytocin, which allows for the birth to happen. This hormone signals that contractions are needed, that the cervix needs to dilate, and that the baby must move lower towards the birth canal. Lora Schwacke, a childbirth coach who has been present for many births, is always awed by the way the human body responds to Oxytocin, and the resulting babies that are born thanks to this invaluable hormone.
During childbirth, three hormones kick into high gear and flood the body: Oxytocin, Adrenaline, and Endorphins. The Endorphins that are released are meant to calm the system and the mind, and also relieve some of the pain associated with labor. The Adrenaline hormone secretion is a natural response to the pain and stress of child birthing, but must be managed appropriately or it can stop the labor from occurring altogether. However, Oxytocin enables the human to feel love and triggers nurturing qualities. This amorous hormone is integral in the conception and birthing phases.
During labor, the body is literally flooded with Oxytocin, which allows for the birth to happen. This hormone signals that contractions are needed, that the cervix needs to dilate, and that the baby must move lower towards the birth canal. Lora Schwacke, a childbirth coach who has been present for many births, is always awed by the way the human body responds to Oxytocin, and the resulting babies that are born thanks to this invaluable hormone.
