Scientists have found that a chemical released in the brain during sex can help alleviate post-natal depression, which is said to affect one in five women.
Scientists have found that a chemical released in the brain during sex can help alleviate post-natal depression, which is said to affect one in five women. Post-natal depression which is triggered by low levels of oxytocin, the cuddle hormone which promotes social bonding, can have a negative effect on both mother and child.
Low levels of oxytocin in pregnant women increases their risk mental illness.
Source-Medindia