Dear all, I found the following TED talk fascinating, and urge you to watch. On both a personal level, re-framing stress and in our professional role, the neuroscience of oxytocin as part of the stress response is discussed. To me, this gives the physiological explanation of how/why midwifery continuity of carer and/or relationship building is so effective. http://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend Best wishes Claire Feeley Midwife Msc Student