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A new report discusses research findings on mental health diseases and conditions related to the oxytocin system. The report synthesizes the literature on oxytocin and oxytocin receptor genetic and epigenetic variation in relation to breastfeeding, maternal caregiving behavior, and maternal mental health. The review found that genetic and epigenetic variation at the oxytocin and oxytocin receptor genes were associated with maternal caregiving behavior and mental health, likely through complex gene and environment interactions. The findings suggest that early life experiences and stress impact later caregiving behaviors and mental health in the postnatal period. [Extracted from the article] |
