In episode 7 of the Birth Like a Mammal podcast, host Lindsay Askins, an experienced doula, birth coach, and Mother, discusses why babies are evolutionarily programmed to NOT be left alone. She emphasizes the normal mammalian dependency of babies on their Mothers amongst societal norms that promote independence and separation.
Lindsay discusses the psychological and physiological implications of practices like 'crying it out,' babies sleeping alone, and other examples of separation from their Mother, using illustrations from other mammals and indigenous cultures to support her points. This episode calls to realign our birth and childcare practices with mammalian biology for healthier and more holistic development and less life-long trauma.
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Music Credit:
Snow Path by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9
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Edited by: Stefanie Wenninger | Pine Peak Productions
In episode 7 of the Birth Like a Mammal podcast, host Lindsay Askins, an experienced doula, birth coach, and Mother, discusses why babies are evolutionarily programmed to NOT be left alone. She emphasizes the normal mammalian dependency of babies on their Mothers amongst societal norms that promote independence and separation.
Lindsay discusses the psychological and physiological implications of practices like 'crying it out,' babies sleeping alone, and other examples of separation from their Mother, using illustrations from other mammals and indigenous cultures to support her points. This episode calls to realign our birth and childcare practices with mammalian biology for healthier and more holistic development and less life-long trauma.
Key Takeaways:
Quotes:
Questions?
Looking for further support during pregnancy?
Reach out at join@birthlikeamammal.com for birth support and other resources.
Find us on:
Music Credit:
Snow Path by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9
Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Edited by: Stefanie Wenninger | Pine Peak Productions