In a message dated 99-01-25 16:07:48 EST, Kathy Dettwyler wrote:
<< Oxytocin is also a powerful anti-depressant, so to the extent to which
depression in the mother contributes to abuse of her children, it might
have another protective effect. >>
How interesting -- and also how new to me.
Do bf moms suffer from less PPD than nonbfers, in consequence? Kathy's logic
should indicate that they would, I'm guessing, though I have never heard this
before. Anyone know the research on this?
Inquiring minds etc -- Elisheva Urbas, NYC