oxytocin

pituitary

Brain-base hormone gland

• hypothalamusSubthalamic regulatory brain region
• peptideShort amino acid chain
• neuropeptideNeuronal protein-like signaling molecule

endocrine · vasopressin · receptor · secretion · neuroendocrine · glandular · feedback · homeostasis · endocrinology · synthesis

dopamine

Reward-linked neural messenger

• serotoninMood-regulating brain chemical
• synapseNerve signal crossing point
• neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger

receptor · endorphins · vasopressin · neuropeptide · glutamate · acetylcholine · norepinephrine · GABA · neuromodulation · neuroplasticity

labor

Strenuous effort; also childbirth

• contractionsShortened word forms
• deliveryConveyance of goods
• childbirthInfant's emergence from womb

lactation · breastfeeding · postpartum · midwife · doula · induction · uterine · letdown · pitocin · nursing

attachment

Connection or fondness

• closenessState of proximity
• intimacyEmotional closeness between people
• connectionA joining or relation

trust · maternal · nurturing · cuddle · embrace · skin-to-skin · caregiving · monogamy · social · affiliation

affection

Warm emotional attachment

• romanceLove and its excitement
• attractionPull toward something
• intimacyEmotional closeness between people

desire · passion · devotion · tenderness · infatuation · courtship · embrace · touch · kiss · heartfelt

confidence

Self-assurance or trust

• cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
• generosityReadiness to give freely
• empathySharing another's emotions

prosocial · altruism · in-group · recognition · fidelity · reliability · honesty · vulnerability · openness · reciprocity

• Hypothalamic HormonesCRH, vasopressin, antidiuretic hormone, ADH
• Neurochemicalsacetylcholine, dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, epinephrine
• neurohypophysial hormonesvasopressin
• Reproductive Drugsgonadotropin, LH, hCG, progesterone, estrogen
• Biochemicalsamino acid, amino acids, protein, proteins, DNA
• chemical compoundsacetone, aldehydes, amines, esters, ketones