Peptides in Pregnancy and Lactation
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Peptides in Pregnancy and Lactation
Oxytocin in Labor: The Peptide That Starts It All
How oxytocin triggers uterine contractions, the Ferguson reflex positive feedback loop, receptor upregulation in pregnancy, and what Pitocin does differently.
14 min read|Mar 25, 2026
Peptides in Pregnancy and Lactation
GLP-1 Drugs and Pregnancy: The Safety Data
GLP-1 agonists must be stopped before conception. Animal teratogenicity data, human pregnancy outcomes, washout periods, and the 'Ozempic babies' phenomenon explained.
12 min read|Mar 22, 2026