A hormone that plays a crucial role in labor by stimulating uterine contractions, in bonding by promoting emotional connections, and in breastfeeding by aiding milk ejection. Oxytocin is often called the "love hormone" because of its involvement in social bonding, trust, and relationships. While it is most commonly associated with women, it is also present in men and plays a role in reproductive and emotional processes. (Source: WHO)
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