"...where EVERY baby is welcomed with dignity, where they are welcomed, loved, and protected. Where from the very beginning of life, they are recognized as beings who feel, who remember, and who have their own experiences.
As the baby grows, being treated this way will enhance their ability to love, empathize with others, establish deeper relationships, and live in joy—fulfilling their full potential. Through such a upbringing, we would witness the "wave effect" spreading, bringing greater capacity for learning, emotional intelligence, and creativity. This creates healthier individuals, families, and communities.
Our potential is limitless. It is time to unite, to bring vision, resources, and dedication to our culture and community, to best support every NEW member from the very beginning of their lives.
It is time for THEM to know they are needed by the community and that they are worthy of this commitment."
Wendy Anne McCarty, Welcoming Consciousness
PREGNANCY
Let’s support mothers so that they feel cared for, healthy, and happy. Ensuring their well-being during pregnancy is of primary importance. We should provide resources for both mothers and fathers to reduce stress. Individual and partner therapy should be accessible regardless of income. We need to design or "import" programs that encourage support during pregnancy and connection with other parents.
Every effort should be made to help mothers prepare for childbirth with dignity, to be informed, overcome fears, and boost their confidence in their ability to give birth naturally. If this support is lacking, we witness a significant loss of human potential.
We should provide support even when childbirth becomes traumatic for the baby, mother, and father, or when events such as premature birth require a stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The number one priority should be to prevent these situations BEFORE they occur, as many issues in early childhood arise from ruptures that happen during this earliest and most sensitive period. Prevention and preparation are key.
CHILDBIRTH
Support the confidence and belief in natural childbirth, both among professionals and parents. It has been proven that support from trained doulas improves birth outcomes. Funding programs for emotional support provided by doulas should be prioritized, ensuring that every woman has access to this resource.
The second most important priority is to stop the harmful practice of separating mothers and babies—zero separation! Continuous skin-to-skin care should be available to everyone, including babies who need to stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
POSTPARTUM
Create conditions for the mother and baby to bond, establish breastfeeding, and have privacy and support. They should get to know each other without unnecessary interruptions. The mother, baby, and father/partner need support to connect with the baby and gradually, at their own pace, return to life.During this period, the assistance of professionals trained in prenatal and perinatal psychology is crucial to identify unresolved issues and patterns from the prenatal, perinatal, and early postpartum periods, especially if there have been complications or interventions. Access to therapeutic treatments as early as possible should be a priority.
THE FIRST YEAR AFTER BIRTH
Every possible step should be taken to support the full range of needs for parents and babies during the first year. New insights from prenatal and perinatal psychology and health highlight early vulnerabilities, capacities, and the conscious nature of babies. These insights invite us to evolve the way we communicate with babies and support their potential. When these changes are integrated, we see transformations in behavioral patterns and the relationship between parents and children. This leads to significant improvements in regulation and bonding, as well as the expression of the child's true potential.
The main practices of professionals, parental education, and public opinion have not yet fully integrated the findings from prenatal and perinatal psychology. Therefore, funding for education, training, raising awareness, and disseminating information about these insights is crucial to maximize human potential.
Let’s support mothers so that they feel cared for, healthy, and happy. Ensuring their well-being during pregnancy is of primary importance. We should provide resources for both mothers and fathers to reduce stress. Individual and partner therapy should be accessible regardless of income. We need to design or "import" programs that encourage support during pregnancy and connection with other parents.
Every effort should be made to help mothers prepare for childbirth with dignity, to be informed, overcome fears, and boost their confidence in their ability to give birth naturally. If this support is lacking, we witness a significant loss of human potential.
We should provide support even when childbirth becomes traumatic for the baby, mother, and father, or when events such as premature birth require a stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The number one priority should be to prevent these situations BEFORE they occur, as many issues in early childhood arise from ruptures that happen during this earliest and most sensitive period. Prevention and preparation are key.
CHILDBIRTH
Support the confidence and belief in natural childbirth, both among professionals and parents. It has been proven that support from trained doulas improves birth outcomes. Funding programs for emotional support provided by doulas should be prioritized, ensuring that every woman has access to this resource.
The second most important priority is to stop the harmful practice of separating mothers and babies—zero separation! Continuous skin-to-skin care should be available to everyone, including babies who need to stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
POSTPARTUM
Create conditions for the mother and baby to bond, establish breastfeeding, and have privacy and support. They should get to know each other without unnecessary interruptions. The mother, baby, and father/partner need support to connect with the baby and gradually, at their own pace, return to life.During this period, the assistance of professionals trained in prenatal and perinatal psychology is crucial to identify unresolved issues and patterns from the prenatal, perinatal, and early postpartum periods, especially if there have been complications or interventions. Access to therapeutic treatments as early as possible should be a priority.
THE FIRST YEAR AFTER BIRTH
Every possible step should be taken to support the full range of needs for parents and babies during the first year. New insights from prenatal and perinatal psychology and health highlight early vulnerabilities, capacities, and the conscious nature of babies. These insights invite us to evolve the way we communicate with babies and support their potential. When these changes are integrated, we see transformations in behavioral patterns and the relationship between parents and children. This leads to significant improvements in regulation and bonding, as well as the expression of the child's true potential.
The main practices of professionals, parental education, and public opinion have not yet fully integrated the findings from prenatal and perinatal psychology. Therefore, funding for education, training, raising awareness, and disseminating information about these insights is crucial to maximize human potential.