| − | '''Oxytocin''' is a naturally secreted [[hormone]] that is important in milk letdown and the contraction of the smooth uterine muscles during the birthing process in [[mammal]]s, including [[cow]]s and [[human]]s. | + | '''Oxytocin''' is a naturally secreted [[hormone]] that is important in milk letdown and the contraction of the smooth uterine muscles during the birthing process in [[mammal]]s, including [[cow]]s and [[human]]s. Oxytocin is sometimes called the cuddle hormone and is important for mother child bonding. |