How Parents Regulate Their Babies' Nervous Systems: Biobehavioral Synchrony in Lactation
In the realm of parenting and infant development, the concept of biobehavioral synchrony has emerged as a pivotal factor influencing early interactions and long-term outcomes. This presentation delves into the intricate web of biobehavioral synchrony, its significance, and the essential role of nervous system regulation.
Biobehavioral synchrony is how parents? mature nervous system regulates the infant?s immature nervous system. In this presentation, we will explore how the parental brain experiences synchrony in the context of caregiving, emphasizing its profound impact on parent-infant relationships.
In addition, we delve into the nuanced connection between oxytocin, sensitive periods, and modes of synchrony. Furthermore, we examine the potential contribution of lactation to fostering biobehavioral synchrony.
Finally, emotion regulation is essential to biobehavioral synchrony. We explore the neural underpinnings of emotion regulation in the parental brain as well as discuss the risk factors that can hinder the development of synchrony and offer insights into fine-tuning the nervous system to create an environment conducive to synchrony.
This presentation bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and practical application, equipping professionals with a deeper understanding of biobehavioral synchrony, its facilitators, and its implications for early childhood development. By bringing biobehavioral synchrony to the forefront, care providers working with breastfeeding families can help to cultivate optimal parent-infant interactions and lay the foundation for healthy developmental trajectories.
This lecture was originally offered as part of the GOLD Lactation Conference 2024.
Rocío Zunini has a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Ottawa, and over ten
years of experience as an academic researcher. Currently, she dedicates her time to supporting families and professionals by translating the science of the parental brain and applying it to real life.
She is the founder of Newborn Parents, which was born out of the fusion of her two passions: the brain and the relationship between parents and their infants. Newborn Parents is a movement that informs and empowers families and professionals to take advantage of the profound brain changes that accompany mastrescence and patrescence so that they can create a lifelong nurturing relationship with their babies.
1. Explain biobehavioral synchrony, why is important.
2. Describe how to support the development of biobehavioral synchrony in parents and how lactation can help foster it.
3. Describe how nervous system regulation is essential to biobehavioral synchrony and how breastfeeding may play a role in this.
In the realm of parenting and infant development, the concept of biobehavioral synchrony has emerged as a pivotal factor influencing early interactions and long-term outcomes. This presentation delves into the intricate web of biobehavioral synchrony, its significance, and the essential role of nervous system regulation.
Biobehavioral synchrony is how parents’ mature nervous system regulates the infant’s immature nervous system. In this presentation, we will explore how the parental brain experiences synchrony in the context of caregiving, emphasizing its profound impact on parent-infant relationships.
In addition, we delve into the nuanced connection between oxytocin, sensitive periods, and modes of synchrony. Furthermore, we examine the potential contribution of lactation to fostering biobehavioral synchrony.
Finally, emotion regulation is essential to biobehavioral synchrony. We explore the neural underpinnings of emotion regulation in the parental brain as well as discuss the risk factors that can hinder the development of synchrony and offer insights into fine-tuning the nervous system to create an environment conducive to synchrony.
This presentation bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and practical application, equipping professionals with a deeper understanding of biobehavioral synchrony, its facilitators, and its implications for early childhood development. By bringing biobehavioral synchrony to the forefront, care providers working with breastfeeding families can help to cultivate optimal parent-infant interactions and lay the foundation for healthy developmental trajectories.
Accreditation
CERPs - Continuing Education Recognition Points
Applicable to International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), Certified Lactation Counselors (CLCs), Certified Lactation Educators (CLEs), Childbirth Educators (CBEs) and Doulas. GOLD Conferences has been designated as a Long Term Provider of CERPs by IBLCE--Approval #CLT114-07. This program is approved for 1 R-CERP.
AAFP CME Credits for Physicians & Nurses
The American Academy of Family Physicians has reviewed this activity and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 04/01/2025 to 04/01/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity is approved for 1 AAFP Elective CME credit.
Dietetic CPEUs - Continuing Professional Education Units
Applicable to Dieticians & Nutritionists, this program is approved for 1 Dietetic CPEU by the Commission on Dietetic Registration - the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Midwifery CEUs - MEAC / NARM Contact Hours
This program is accredited through the Midwifery Education & Accreditation Council (MEAC) for 1 Contact Hour (0.1 MEAC CEU).
It is also recognized by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) for 1 CEU/Contact Hour. Please note that 0.1 MEAC CEU is equivalent to 1.0 NARM CEU/Contact Hour.
Nurse Contact Hours
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Nurses Association Massachusetts, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission (ANCC) on Accreditation for 1 Nursing Contact Hour.
Nurse Contact Hours are valid until 04/02/2026.
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(IBCLC) Development and Nutrition, (IBCLC) Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology, Infant Development & Growth
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