Labour and birth cause huge changes in the neurophysiology, involving multiple hormonal and neurological systems. These will be discussed in detail and how this knowledge can be used in midwifery practice. The recent concept of "birthing consciousness" describes changes in maternal consciousness during labour (Dahan et al, 2020). The physiology of attachment and effects of parent-neonate separation will also be discussed, especially surrounding neonatal care.
Learning Objectives:
Objective 1: Describe in detail the maternal neurophysiology during physiological birth.
Objective 2: Describe our current understanding of ""birthing consciousness"" in undisturbed birth.
Objective 3: Describe the physiology of parent-infant attachment and consequences of separation.
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