25. How the birth process affects a baby's physiological development

This week, continuing our series on childhood development, we are talking about the birth process itself. Did you know that the way a baby is born can actually play a huge role in the way the baby develops? There are SO many things going on during the birthing process and in this episode, I compare an ideal vaginal birth with an elective c-section. When babies are born vaginally, there are a number of things that occur that set the baby up to develop properly. Some of these include the activation of specific reflexes, the removal of fluid from the baby's lungs, and the transfer of healthy bacteria to the baby from the mom's birth canal. SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode25  

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