Birth: Getting Off to Good Start
How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality
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The Importance of Resting Before and After Childbirth
Many religions and cultures prescribe these periods of rest before and after pregnancy. The biggest predictor is, were you doing it with your family or with your in laws? You are the caretakers of each other's nervous systems. And there's a huge literature on social support right which shows that feeling supported by some one else is an excellent prodictor of recovery and resilience to physical illness. They warding off post partem depression can even benefit new fathers too.
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