Skin to skin also
helps babies brain development and establish feelings of security, despite all the interventions that take place when a baby is born early.
Also, read food labels and try to avoid items made with omega -6-heavy oils, and try to buy omega -3-enriched eggs (look for those that have 300 milligrams of omega - 3s and at least 100 milligrams of DHA, which is vital
for babies brain development), grass - fed meat, and wild - caught fish.
But researchers at UC Irvine recently revealed how DHA deficiency during pregnancy
limits baby brain development — without enough DHA, brain cells aren't able to grow and form connections.
And very soon, dad's presence or even your smell means it's time to play, which according to recent research, is critical to
baby brain development.
And
baby brain development is enhanced by:
New research shows expectant moms who exercise may be doing a great thing for
their babies brain development.
Give
you baby a brain development boost by trying these activities; it will be a great bonding experience too!
More recently she has been running sessions for Children's Centre staff on the microbiome and baby brain development
Translational Medicine: Bench Research &
Baby Brain Development to Clinical Care Ruth Grunau, Ph.D., University of British Columbia