In this episode of the Birth Rebel Podcast, host Angel interviews Emily Roper, a Neuro Developmental Delay Therapist & Midwives Assistant, about the profound impacts that birth practices have on long-term brain development in children. They discuss Emily's background, including her work Neuro-Development Therapy and explore how different birthing interventions such as C-sections, can influence neurological and psychological outcomes. The discussion covers the importance of prenatal care, the benefits of physiological birth, and the potential long-term effects of medicalized birth practices on children’s development. Angel and Emily also delve into the role of midwifery care, early interventions like chiropractic and craniosacral therapy, and the link between birth trauma and conditions like ADHD. They provide listeners with valuable insights and resources to better understand and support the neurophysiological development of children from birth onward.
00:00 Introduction and Host Update
00:20 Introducing Special Guest: Emily Roper
01:23 Emily's Professional Journey
03:33 The Importance of Birth in Development
06:39 Challenges in Birth Research
10:28 Impact of Birth Interventions on Development
16:11 The Role of Stress and Reflexes in Early Development
19:51 Long-term Effects of Birth Practices
25:47 The Medical Model and Mental Health
34:23 Recognizing Early Stress Responses in Infants
35:19 The Role of Midwifery in Mental Health
38:25 Impact of Birth Interventions on Neurodevelopment
41:45 Early Interventions for Birth-Related Issues
50:18 Understanding ADHD in Children
58:15 Therapeutic Approaches and Resources
01:02:31 Final Thoughts and Resources
Resources Mentioned
“Attention Please” Documentary
The Early Roots Podcast with Emily Roper
APPAH - The Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology & Health
INPP - The Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology
Anna Buck Books
Miracle Children: Behavior and Learning Disabilities Uprooted
A Journey of Hope For Parents of Struggling Children
Sally Goddard Blythe Books
Reflexes, Movement, Learning & Behaviour: Analysing & Unblocking Neuro-Motor Immaturity
Attention, Balance & Coordination: The A.B.C. of Learning Success
Early Roots Website & Socials
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