Teachers: Michel Odent, M.D. Content: Michel asks the questions, "Why should we pay so much attention to birth? Does it have long-term consequences?" He answers by citing research that ties the perinatal period to later life problems--for example, autism, drug addiction, criminality, and teenage suicide. Many midwives are involved in trying to keep birth as normal as possible for these reasons. Michel explains why this is especially important in terms of the empowerment of women as well as the serious need for the newborn to avoid traumatic consequences later in life. A fascinating presentation.
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