Supporting Optimal Fetal Development The history of man for the - - PDF document
Supporting Optimal Fetal Development The history of man for the - - PDF document
2/8/2016 Supporting Optimal Fetal Development The history of man for the nine months preceding his birth would, probably, be far more interesting and contain events of greater moment than for all the three score and ten years that follow it.
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At peak 250,000 brain cells are being produced every minute during the prenatal period
The importance of the womb environment for proper development of brain function, immune function, mental and behavioral health can be even more important than genetics.
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But what?
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Use the lowest dose necessary to provide the desired effect Sometimes that dose is NONE
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Current levels of uncertainty about long- term impacts suggest we:
Develop research priorities Avoid unneeded interventions Interventions should be based on
what we already know about normal reproductive hormonal physiology and epigenetics
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A non-pharmacologic approach which supports the normal reproductive hormonal physiology and theory of positive epigenetic changes
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Increased activity in
left frontal and limbic
Increased theta and
alpha frequencies
Shifts brain from
sympathetic to parasympathetic activity
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Increased concentration, improved
self-control and better emotional balance.
Increased positive mood, emotional
stability and resilience.
More mature coping strategies and
tolerance of common stressors.
These effects are passed to fetus with maternal practice
and don’t forget the long term generational effects through epigenetic programming!
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Helps build flexibility
and strength needed for birth
Emphasis is on
breath and deliberate relaxation
Can be modified
easily for high risk pregnancies “Yoga works not because poses are relaxing but because they are stressful . . . It‘s the practice of remaining calm during the stress that creates the neurobiological benefit”
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PEACE AND HAPPINESS STRESS AND DISEASE
What can you do in your current practice to change the trajectory of
- ur dismal truths?
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During pregnancy, birth and postpartum period To provide optimal brain development for a peaceful future
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