[The mother-infant encounter at birth must be protected]. / Il faut protéger la rencontre de la mère et de son nouveau-né autour de la naissance.
Arch Pediatr
; 18(9): 994-1000, 2011 Sep.
Article
en Fr
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21820284
The medical decision to separate a newborn baby from his or her mother is frequent. This medical practice must be evaluated. The scientific literature regarding humans and other mammals was reviewed in order to describe the physiology of the interactions between mother and offspring and the consequences of disrupting their interactions around birth. Mother-infant bonding is common to all mammals. Attachment is the result of three mechanisms: behavioral programing, secretion of neuroendocrine substrates, and activation of sensory cues. Breastfeeding is a fourth component that plays a crucial role. Experimental research provides evidence that early-life maternal separation can alter biological responses to stress, disturb learning behaviors, and impair social skills. Recent advances in epigenetic research may partly explain how neonatal maternal deprivation at birth can lead to biological and behavioral disorders in adulthood. Therefore, the decision to separate a newborn infant from his or her mother is not harmless and must be carefully considered. In order to better take into account these data, the organization of perinatal care in France should be revised.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Atención Perinatal
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Relaciones Madre-Hijo
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
Fr
Revista:
Arch Pediatr
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Francia
Pais de publicación:
Francia