Genetic variation in oxytocin rs2740210 and early adversity associated with postpartum depression and breastfeeding duration

Jonas, Wibke; R. Mileva‐Seitz, Viara; Girard, Amy; Bisceglia, Rossana; M. Kennedy, Kristen; B. Sokolowski, Marla; J. Meaney, Michael; S. Fleming, Alison; Steiner, Meir

doi:10.1111/gbb.12069

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Genetic variation in oxytocin rs2740210 and early adversity associated with postpartum depression and breastfeeding duration

Published in Genes Brain & Behavior • Aug 13, 2013

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Wibke Jonas

Viara R. Mileva‐Seitz

Amy Girard

Abstract

Mothers vary in duration of breastfeeding. These individual differences are related to a variety of demographic and individual maternal factors including maternal hormones, mood and early experiences. However, little is known about the role of genetic factors. We studied single-nucleotide polymorphi...

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Breastfeeding

Oxytocin

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