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Why it matters how we are born Much of Western society chooses to view childbirth differences as merely a matter of personal choice. Rather, API encourages us to recognize this important beginning in both our child's life and our relationship with our child.	16 points to consider for your cesarean birth plan A family-centered cesarean is a relatively new concept that’s helping to make cesarean births gentler and more positive.
Your Parent Compass: The 'enlightened witness' April is both Child Abuse Prevention Month and Cesarean Awareness Month.	Caesarean Births Could Be Affecting Human Evolution Cesarean birth rates just may be affecting Western society's genetics, predisposing future generations to even higher C-section rates than today, according to an Austrian study published in the Proceedings of the Natural Academy of Sciences.
It Depends on How the Mother and Child Survive the First Days After Birth Swedish neuroscientist Dr. Nils Bergman presents on how skin-to-skin contact between mother and newborn actually changes the brain development of the infant.	RWJF's report on Paid Family and Medical Leave Four states have enacted paid family leave laws, and an additional 20 states plus the District of Columbia have proposals on the table.
Preparing for childbirth: The delicate dance between pushing out and letting go Eager for labor to begin and for baby to be born? First, take time to become aware of and consciously reflect on what is transpiring inside of you...physically, spiritually, emotionally.	Editor's pick: Top 10 of 2016 2016 has been a fulfilling year for API.
Planned Birth Before 39 Weeks and Child Development: A Population-Based Study "Early (at <39 weeks) planned birth is associated with an elevated risk of poor child development at school age.	A Pediatrician's View Of Paid Parental Leave "Research tells us that infancy is a critical period for health and child development. In the first year or two of life, 700 new synapses are forming every second in the child's brain.

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