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Maternal Bonding Starts in Brain
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Researchers at the University of Otago have identified a specific brain pathway in mothers that is activated by the hormone prolactin to make interactions with newborns feel rewarding. This study provides biological insight into the profound emotional and behavioral changes experienced by new mothers.
New research has found a hormone is responsible for making mothers' interactions with newborns feel rewarding rather than just necessary.
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