Chapter 17 Neuroendocrine and emotional changes in the post-partum period
Carter C, Altemus M, Pchrousos G. Chapter 17 Neuroendocrine and emotional changes in the post-partum period. Progress In Brain Research 2001, 133: 241-249. PMID: 11589134, DOI: 10.1016/s0079-6123(01)33018-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPost-partum periodCorticotrophin-releasing hormoneAdrenal axisBehavioral effectsAdrenal stress axisCentral behavioral effectsPost-partum womenPowerful regulatory effectsFemale reproductive systemOptimal maternal careBrain levelsHigher bloodImmune systemExperimental animalsActive hormoneCentral mechanismsHormoneMaternal careReproductive systemNeuropeptide hormoneRegulatory effectsMood statesIntegrative functionsNeuropeptidesOxytocin
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