The Birth Hormone Cocktail

Many hormones are released during labor and birth- here are the main ones:

-Oxytocin (the love hormone)

-Catecholamines (excitement, adrenaline / fight-or-flight)

-Beta-Endorphins (the hormones of transcendence)

-Prolactin (the mothering hormone) 

Can you see why all of these hormones being released in your body through labor and birth prepares you to mother your child? This “cocktail” of hormones is why many women accomplish birth feeling absolutely transformed- they feel love, excitement, spirituality, and nurturing stronger than they ever have  before. What a beautiful way to begin your journey of motherhood.