What path do you want to follow as a mother? Which do you feel is correct?
Perhaps this answer is much more important than any other person could give you. You will never find the right answers for your path as a mother to your baby in others.
Your baby sought you out to be born for some reason!
⇢ He looked for your wounds
⇢ Your traumas
⇢ Your strengths
⇢ Your courage
What is Baby Epigenetics
A genetics of the baby refers to the set of information that he inherits from his parents. This genetic information is encoded in the DNA that is transmitted from parent to child during conception: each baby inherits half of its genetic material from its mother and half from its father.
A baby epigenetics refers to the processes that influence genetic expression and baby development during pregnancy and the early stages of life. While genetics refers to information encoded in DNA, epigenetics studies changes in gene activity that do not involve changes in the DNA sequence.
Key points about baby epigenetics:
- Epigenetic Modifications: During pregnancy and after birth, the intrauterine environment and early postnatal environments can influence epigenetic modifications. These modifications can include DNA methylation, histone modification, and regulation of gene expression through microRNAs.
- Influence of the Environment: Environmental factors, such as maternal nutrition, exposure to toxins, maternal stress and social interactions, can influence epigenetic changes in the developing fetus and the baby after birth. For example, studies suggest that maternal diet during pregnancy can affect DNA methylation in the fetus and influence disease risk in later life.
- Epigenetic Inheritance: In addition to environmental influences, some epigenetic modifications can be transmitted from one generation to another. This is known as epigenetic inheritance. Although DNA is generally kept intact during transmission from generation to generation, epigenetic modifications can be altered and influence gene expression in descendants.
- Development and Health: Epigenetic modifications play a crucial role in the normal development of the baby, including cell differentiation, the development of organs and systems, and the response to environmental stimuli. Furthermore, epigenetic changes may be involved in the origin of certain medical conditions, such as cancer, metabolic and neuropsychiatric disorders.
- Intervention Potential: As epigenetic modifications are sensitive to the environment, there is growing interest in intervention strategies that can modify epigenetic patterns to improve infant health and development. These include interventions such as improving maternal nutrition, reducing stress during pregnancy, and using epigenetic therapies to treat certain conditions.
In summary, baby epigenetics is a fascinating field that highlights the complex interaction between genes and environment during development, with important implications for health and well-being throughout life
There will never be magic formulas for raising a baby, so that he grows up without crying, without falling, without becoming traumatized or frustrated. IT'S NOT SUPPOSED TO!
If a path is straight, you will never learn to go up or down.
If you don't fall, how will you learn to get up?
If you don't lose, how will you learn about winning?
If you don't give him limits, how will he understand his own and those of others?
All of this is and will be part of a healthy path.
About the author
Sofia is the founder of Centro Fazer Nascer and mother of four children who made her REBORN. His interest in the world of health began at a very young age. Today, among different skills, mainly in the health of mothers and babies, she is a Doula trained by Bionascimento and a specialist in breastfeeding.
