Oxytocin. commonly referred to as the ‘love hormone’, surges with the feeling of being “in love”. When we feel that connection with others through touch—kissing or cuddling—our oxytocin levels soar. Oxytocin—this amazing neurotransmitter—plays an enormous role from birth to breastfeeding and bonding with your newborn. Optimal levels of oxytocin help us to birth, feed, and […]