Monday, September 9, 2013

Natural childbirth makes mom on stronger

Women who give birth naturally are more sensitive to the cry of the child in a few weeks after birth than those who give birth by cesarean section, the researchers reported. The scientists confirmed their suspicions performing MRI of the brain, which showed an increased activity in brain regions involved. For emotional and behavioral areas of mental activity Experts explain the observed phenomenon that the passage of the fetus through the birth canal stimulates the release of oxytocin (the hormone in animals, among other things, responsible for maternal behavior.) Allocation of the hormone in turn leads to stimulation of uterine contractions and the birth canal. To date, more women giving birth at a later age, and more are expected caesarean. According to scientists, discovered the relationship is important because it in proof of postpartum depression can help women. It is also important to choose carefully to avoid a method of delivery to the negative consequences in the future, experts say.

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