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Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs  

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So what if my niche doesn’t belong to those particular categories? In many ways, a blog can influence you whether or not it belongs to your genre or not. And it all ends up in the fact that we are all in the same blogging world.

These blogs, for me, are worth-reading no matter what type of a person you are, and no matter what your blog is all about. A blogger must learn to EXPLORE. EXPERIENCE. EXECUTE.

My Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs:

1. Writing to exhale by Jan Geronimo

- Reading this blog, it is as if I was talking to him directly. No doubts. No fallacies. No intimidation. A great blog to read.

2. The Struggling Blogger by Roy dela Cruz

- A blog that is all about everything. For me, this blog is super duper versatile. Any topic - he can give a story. Any story, he finishes it with a BANG!

3. Zorlone by Doc Zorlone

- His poems are simply great and astonishing. This blog contains bountiful of inspirational poems. He uses his poems to reach out and touch every reader’s heart.

4. Father Blogger dot com by Angel Cuala

- A blog about family problems. Why not? From my point of view, this blog emphasizes that our families are our priorities. This blog is perfect for all families: in happiness or in despair.

5. Lifelots by Irene

- Everyday Learnings. This blog is focused on the little virtues and simple lessons that can be acquired in the everyday set-up.

6. Kelvinonian Ideas 2.0 by Kelvin Servigon

- High Technology stuffs and ideas. This blog features new innovations in the technology, which can benefit us. Check it out!

7. Tales form the Mom Side by Dee

- A very loving and tender blog based from the mother’s perspective and point-of-view.

8. I Love/Hate America by Bingkee

- A blog that is very rational and distinct. Reading this blog is a “trip”. Well-deserving of my vote.

9. A Walk in the Dark by Luke

- Science and Technology related blog. This blog is great and indeed a must-vst-vfor the emerging influential blogs because it is concise and informative.

10. It’s all a matter of Perspective: Mine by Holly Jahangiri

- The posts are about candid thoughts on a lot of things.


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POEM & VIDEOS about OXYTOCIN  

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OXYTOCIN
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No one will never ever again see,
A love that is unconditional and free,
Just like you and me.
We both witness these without any fee.
Love from the moms and dads.
Whether you are good or have gone bad.


Started when man would meet woman,
Both would be stuck in the heat of the sun.
Then suddenly love would burst -- fervid,
As if they were struck by Cupid.

Love. Love. that love was so pure,
Seems that both was then sure:
To start a family and build their home;
To have their children whom they can call their own.

Though bad times do come,
As if they were just so calm.
Feeling the assurance from the other,
Having the trust, love and care for each other.
Hoping their vows will never be broken.
Feelings strengthen by Oxytocin, the love hormone.


Couples planned to have a baby,
To have someone shout, "Mommy, Daddy!"
Having sexual intercourse so intimate and warm.
Oxytocin may be responsible for the sexual satisfaction.

Nine months of true love with possible fear.
Then the woman delivers her baby with gentle care.
Muscle contracts to ease the delivery,
Oxytocin helps in the uterine contractility.

A baby born in this world with beauty and innocence.
Not even knowing what her mom experienced.
But one thing is for sure,
The baby feels the love and the allure.

Mom breastfeeds her baby,
So that the baby grows to be strong and healthy.
Oxytocin helps to stimulate the mammary glands,
To facilitate breastfeeding that enhances the maternal bond.

Oxytocin -- such an important hormone!
But only some recognize this tone.
Oxytocin helps in uterine muscle contractility,
Also aids in breastfeeding and sexual intimacy.

I should give it proper credit,
Because love is everywhere and I love it!
Share some love. Win some love.
Increased oxytocin level -- you should have.

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VIDEOS ABOUT OXYTOCIN HORMONE

The Endocrine Glands

-video by: dizzo95


Oxytocin Hormone
-video by: NeurologyNow


Oxytocin in Labor
-video by: dizzo95

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Answers to the Oxytocin Exam  

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Answers to the Oxytocin Examination

1. Where is oxytocin synthesized? --Hypothalamus

2. Aside from oxytocin, what is the other hormone secreted by posterior pituitary? -- Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

3. What hinders the oxytocin in returning to the brain? -- Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB)

4. - 6. When is oxytocin naturally released from the posterior pituitary?
-- During Child Labor
-- During Breastfeeding
-- Sexual intercourse

7. For breastfeeding purposes, the oxytocin drugs must be administered through Nasal Sprays.

8. In contraction stress tests, why should the patient- be fasting before the test procedure?
-- The doctor usually recommends the patient to fast, so just in case there will be an emergency to deliver the baby.

9. - 10. Why is a contraction stress test performed?
-- To see how will the fetus respond to the decrease of oxygen level during labor contractions


11. - 15. A pregnant woman has been injected a correct dosage of oxytocin drug prior to her delivery. After she gave birth, she developed dyspnea, nausea, rashes and postpartum hemorrhage. 

The newborn baby; however, was normal and there were no changes observed from the day of delivery.

What was the cause of the woman's condition after her delivery? What precautionary steps could have been undertaken?

-The woman experienced allergic reaction and common complications  to the oxytocin drug that was injected to her prior to her delivery. She experienced dyspnea, nausea, rashes and postpartum hemorrhage; while her newborn baby was normal. She must consult her doctor immediately about what she had experienced after her delivery. She must be given proper care until her condition is stabilized. The newborn baby, however, must be observed if he develops certain reaction against the oxytocin drug. This case would not be ever possible if the woman, first, had some test to detect if she is allergic or not to some of the components of the oxytocin drug. 



16. - 20. A pregnant woman, G2P1 (gravida 2-para 1), has an unfavorable fetal position. 

She wanted to be injected with oxytocin drug prior to her delivery, because of her previous birthing experience. In her first pregnancy, she had been given the drug to induce uterine muscle contraction that allowed her to experience an easier delivery of her first baby. 

In her present status, is it advisable to give her oxytocin drugs? Why or why not? What would be the effect if she would be given the drug?

-In this case, the pregnant woman has unfavorable fetal position. She must not be injected oxytocin drug because it would be harder for her and for her baby to surpass a safe delivery. The drug stimulates labor contraction, therefore, with the unfavorable fetal position, the baby will be more stressful and higher risk of complications may occur. It is much safer for both the mom and for the fetus if no oxytocin drug is administered. In her condition, oxytocin drug has no beneficial effects for both of them, and only putting them into a higher risk of complication and more even death.


photo by: walknboston
reference: merck.com

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OXYTOCIN Exam  

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Examination about Oxytocin: Love Hormone

1. Where is oxytocin synthesized?
2. Aside from oxytocin, what is the other hormone secreted by posterior pituitary?
3. What hinders the oxytocin in returning to the brain?
4. - 6. When is oxytocin naturally released from the posterior pituitary?
7. For breastfeeding purposes, the oxytocin drugs must be administered through ________.
8. In contraction stress tests, why should the patient- be fasting before the test procedure?
9. - 10. Why is a contraction stress test performed?


11. - 15. A pregnant woman has been injected a correct dosage of oxytocin drug prior to her delivery. After she gave birth, she developed dyspnea, nausea, rashes and postpartum hemorrhage. 

The newborn baby; however, was normal and there were no changes observed from the day of delivery.

What was the cause of the woman's condition after her delivery? What precautionary steps could have been undertaken?


16. - 20. A pregnant woman, G2P1 (gravida 2-para 1), has an unfavorable fetal position. 

She wanted to be injected with oxytocin drug prior to her delivery, because of her previous birthing experience. In her first pregnancy, she had been given the drug to induce uterine muscle contraction that allowed her to experience an easier delivery of her first baby. 

In her present status, is it advisable to give her oxytocin drugs? Why or why not? What would be the effect if she would be given the drug?

photo by: jerine 
reference: merck.com

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OXYTOCIN : Love Hormone  

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Breastfeed. Childbirth. Cuddle. Hug. Kiss. Love. Sex. Touch.
During these times, Oxytocin is released into the blood.

Oxytocin came from the word ‘oxutokia’ meaning ‘sudden delivery’.

Oxytocin is a hormone synthesized in the neurosecretory cells of the hypothalamus and stored in the Herring bodies in the posterior pituitary. It is one of the two major hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary gland, along with the antidiuretic hormone. 

Two Major Actions of Oxytocin: 
  • Oxytocin improves the muscle contraction of the uterus during childbirth. It is sometimes administered to women in labor to help the cervix be ready for childbirth.
  • In breastfeeding moms, oxytocin acts at the mammary glands by stimulating milk ejection in response to the stimulus provided by the sucking of the infant at the nipple of the mom.

A simple hug can hasten the release of oxytocin, leading to a sense of closeness and understanding. 

Attraction. Care. Empathy. Love. Peace. Security. Trust. Warmth.
Emotional feelings associated with oxytocin. 

Once oxytocin released in the posterior pituitary, it can’t re-enter to the brain because of the Blood-Brain Barrier. The behavioral effects of oxytocin are released by the centrally projecting oxytocin neurons. 

The oxytocin released during breast-feeding may help in building the relationship of the mother and her baby. In this case, giving the baby warmth and security, and the mother encouragement in protecting and caring her baby. 

Oxytocin is also released during orgasm by both men and women. Some say this will bring attraction and stronger bond for the couple. Oxytocin may also be responsible for the sexual satisfaction and sexual pleasure during and after the intercourse.

More touch, more hug, more kiss and more sex result to stronger bond, deeper love, firmer trust and happier relationship.

Oxytocin Determination
Oxytocin in the blood can be quantitatively measured by performing Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA). It uses polyclonal antibodies against Oxytocin. Oxytocin and the polyclonal antibodies are made to bind to each other and incubated at 4' C. The excess reagents are washed away and substrate is added, then incubate. The yellow end-color is read in a colorimeter at 405 nm. The intensity of the yellow end-color is inversely proportional to the concentration of oxytocin in the sample.

Specimen of choice: serum or EDTA - treated plasma


Oxytocin Drugs
Oxytocin drugs are administered intravenously, intramuscular or as nasal spray. Injecting oxytocins intravenously or intramuscular are used in childbirth cases. While, Oxytocin nasal sprays stimulate breastfeeding.

Normal Dose for Labor: Initial dose of 0.5 to 1 mU/hr  IV infusion. Slowly increase 1 to 2 mU every 30 to 60 minutes until the desired contraction pattern has been achieved.

Oxytocin Challenge Test (Contraction Stress Test)
This is a special prenatal test. It is normally done during 34 weeks of pregnancy or more. This test is used to predict how will the unborn baby respond to labor contractions. This test checks to identify the unborn babies who can’t recover easily from reduced blood and oxygen supply during labor contractions. Reduced blood and oxygen supply are seen normally during labor contractions.

Oxytocin will be used to stimulate the contractions of the smooth muscle cells of the uterus. 

Normal result: Three contractions every ten minutes with at least forty seconds long each contraction.


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photo 2 courtesy of joanna ramoso
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