2015, Buckley has given us a gift by synthesizing re-search from many diverse fields on the hormonal orchestration of pregnancy, labor and birth, breast feeding, and mother-infant attachment. The in- formation in the report is complex and not always 100% definitive. When it is not possible to conduct human trials (i.e., measuring brain levels of oxytocin during labor), Buckley shares animal research. studies. Still, the conclusions are clear: In healthy pregnancies, hormonal processes foster readiness for birth, efficient labor, safety for mother and infant, successful breastfeeding, and optimal mother- infant bonding. The challenge is how the childbirth educator can share this critical information with students in Lamaze International classes. Here are some suggestions.