Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Eran Ashwal, Uri Amikam, Avital Wertheimer, Eran Hadar, Emmanuel Attali, Dikla B. A. Dayan, Amir Aviram, Yariv Yogev, Liran Hiersch
Summary: Different regimens of postpartum oxytocin administration did not show significant differences in hematological measurements, and the postpartum Hb and Hct decline after vaginal deliveries was minor.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kyong-No Lee, Hyeon Ji Kim, Kiroong Choe, Aeri Cho, Bohyoung Kim, Jinwook Seo, Woojae Myung, Jee Yoon Park, Kyung Joon Oh
Summary: The use of virtual reality fetal images generated through a prenatal-coaching mobile app significantly increased maternal interaction with the fetus.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mrinalini Balki, Kristi Downey, Andrew Walker, Gareth Seaward, Jose C. A. Carvalho
Summary: The study compared the prophylactic use of a combination of uterotonic drugs with oxytocin alone in reducing the need for additional uterotonics during cesarean delivery for labor arrest. The results showed no significant difference in the requirement for additional intraoperative uterotonics between the groups, but the combination drug groups had a higher incidence of nausea or vomiting.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Mark A. Straccia, Adam R. Teed, Perri L. Katzman, Kevin M. Tan, Michael H. Parrish, Michael R. Irwin, Naomi Eisenberger, Matthew D. Lieberman, Benjamin A. Tabak
Summary: Although there are theoretical grounds, this study fails to demonstrate the effects of oxytocin (OT) and vasopressin (AVP) on social cognition in healthy individuals, suggesting that the impact of these neuropeptides may be more limited than initially assumed.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hamam Hadi, Siti Nurunniyah, Joel Gittelsohn, Ratih Devi Alfiana, Themistoklis I. Fatimatasari, Emma C. Lewis, Detty Nurdiati
Summary: This study found that implementing a maternal mentoring program in Indonesia can improve fetal growth and birth weight. The program includes preconception health education, health monitoring, and text message reminders for women, which contribute to better maternal and fetal health outcomes.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kelly H. M. Cooijmans, Roseriet Beijers, Bonnie E. Brett, Carolina de Weerth
Summary: Mother-infant skin-to-skin contact during the early postpartum period may reduce anxiety and fatigue symptoms for mothers, but not depressive, stress, and pain symptoms. Replication studies are recommended.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jennifer A. McCoy, Lauren Walheim, Meaghan G. McCabe, Lisa D. Levine
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the rates of cesarean delivery in patients with prolonged labor who received intravenous propranolol compared with placebo. The results showed no significant difference in cesarean delivery rate between the propranolol group and the placebo group.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sarah Buckley, Kerstin Uvnas-Moberg, Zada Pajalic, Karolina Luegmair, Anette Ekstrom-Bergstrom, Anna Dencker, Claudia Massarotti, Alicja Kotlowska, Leonie Callaway, Sandra Morano, Ibone Olza, Claudia Meier Magistretti
Summary: Synthetic oxytocin increases maternal plasma oxytocin levels during labor, but does not affect newborn oxytocin levels. However, its use during labor can change uterine contraction patterns, potentially harming the fetus and increasing maternal pain and stress.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Matthijs Moerkerke, Nicky Daniels, Stephanie Van Der Donck, Laura Tibermont, Tiffany Tang, Edward Debbaut, Annelies Bamps, Jellina Prinsen, Jean Steyaert, Kaat Alaerts, Bart Boets
Summary: This study used frequency-tagging electroencephalography to investigate the impact of repeated oxytocin administration on neural sensitivity towards facial expressions in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The results showed that children with ASD had reduced neural sensitivity towards expressions, and while the placebo group showed increased sensitivity after nasal spray administration, the oxytocin group did not. These findings suggest that repeated oxytocin administration may dampen the learning effects of neural sensitivity.
JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Nicky Daniels, Matthijs Moerkerke, Jean Steyaert, Annelies Bamps, Edward Debbaut, Jellina Prinsen, Tiffany Tang, Stephanie Van der Donck, Bart Boets, Kaat Alaerts
Summary: This study examined the efficacy of multiple-dose oxytocin administration in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The results showed that both the oxytocin and placebo groups experienced improvements in social responsiveness, but these improvements were not specifically related to oxytocin administration. Interestingly, participants who initially received placebo and later switched to oxytocin showed significant improvement in social responsiveness. Furthermore, children who received psychosocial trainings along with oxytocin administration demonstrated a more pronounced improvement.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Cihan Atila, Odile Gaisl, Deborah R. Vogt, Laura Werlen, Gabor Szinnai, Mirjam Christ-Crain
Summary: The study demonstrates that glucagon stimulates copeptin release, and copeptin response can be used to differentiate between different forms of diabetes insipidus and primary polydipsia.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Anesthesiology
James C. Eisenach, John S. Shields, Robert S. Weller, Regina S. Curry, Maxwell K. Langfitt, Daryl S. Henshaw, David C. Pollock, Christopher J. Edwards, Timothy T. Houle
Summary: Recovery from surgery is not accelerated by intrathecal oxytocin injection before hip replacement surgery, but secondary analyses suggest its potential to improve functional recovery and reduce pain after surgery should be further studied.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Irene Fernandez-Buhigas, Aranzazu Martin Arias, Marina Vargas-Terrones, Maia Brik, Valeria Rolle, Ruben Barakat, Maria D. Munoz-Gonzalez, Ignacio Refoyo, Maria M. Gil, Belen Santacruz
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the longitudinal effect of a supervised moderate physical exercise program during pregnancy on uteroplacental and fetal Doppler parameters. The results showed that a regular supervised moderate exercise program during pregnancy does not deteriorate fetal or maternal ultrasound Doppler parameters.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kate Lindley Baron-Cohen, Ruth Feldman, Pasco Fearon, Peter Fonagy
Summary: This study found individual differences in response to oxytocin treatment and suggested that it may offer treatment benefits to new mothers reporting moderate subclinical levels of depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
J. Fastman, J. Foss-Feig, Y. Frank, D. Halpern, H. Harony-Nicolas, C. Layton, S. Sandin, P. Siper, L. Tang, P. Trelles, J. Zweifach, J. D. Buxbaum, A. Kolevzon
Summary: This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of intranasal oxytocin for treating core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children with Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS). Results showed that intranasal oxytocin did not significantly improve the core symptoms of ASD in children with PMS, and no serious adverse events were reported during the study.