Presentation Information

Darcia Narvaez

The Postpartum Nest: Helping Parents Lay the Foundation for Their Child's Lifelong Health

  • Speaker: Darcia Narvaez , PhD
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  • Duration: 60 Mins
  • Credits: 1.25 CERP, 1.25 Nursing CEU, 1.25 CME, 0.125 Midwifery CEU
Abstract:

Every animal has a developmental system or nest for its young that matches up with the maturational schedule of offspring. Humans have a nest too although many people don’t realize it. The human nest refers to the experiences and care that a child receives after birth and in the years that follow. Modern child raising has changed significantly from the nest of our ancestors with concerning results. Learn more about the epigenetic impact of the early nest and how early life experience influences wellbeing and sociomoral character in children and adults as well as societal culture. Delegates will gain an understanding of the essential components of the early nest (including touch, responsivity, breastfeeding, alloparents, positive social support, play, and soothing perinatal experiences) along with ways to empower parents to incorporate them into their infant’s care to create a foundation for lifelong health and well being.