Judy Hopkinson presents an excellent section on matrescence (the process
of becoming a mother) in the TX Dept. of Health's course in
breastfeeding.  Oxytocin is indeed present in the male and is released
during orgasm, and increases with touch by a trusted individual.  Men,
interestingly, experience an increase in oxytocin as they age, which may
be what makes grandfathers so good with their grandchildren.

The research I will always remember is that of scientists injecting male
rat pups with oxytocin.  A little oxytocin in a male rat causes him to
start collecting and grooming the other rat pups.  An overload of
oxytocin makes him fall asleep.  Anyone on Lactnet surprised by that
one? :-D

BTW, I believe the word "paps" was used in Shakespeare by Juliet's
nurse, and by Hamlet's mother, and the implication was clear that they
were discussing their previous breastfeeding relationship.

Y'all have a good day.
Jeanne Mitchell
Austin, TX

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