Physical and psychological wellness during the perinatal period is critical for the long term health of both parent and baby. The first years of an infant’s life are foundational for setting up a positive developmental trajectory. For parents, recovery from birth has lifelong implications for emotional wellness and disease prevention.
Prenatal movement and nutrition set baby up with a microbiome and metabolism that decrease risk of infections and obesity
A nurtured infancy and access to human milk contribute to increased myelination (brain connectivity) and increased grey matter during this critical window of brain development
The simple act of skin-to-skin with baby promotes growth, stabilizes infant physiology, and facilitates bonding
By reaching parents pre-baby, we can proactively share wellness knowledge, tools, and resources to help parents prepare for accessing their optimal wellness for themselves and their baby.
By providing avenues for culturally-matched care (i.e., Milk Magic Educator Program) and cultural humility (i.e., Racism in Perinatal & Pediatric Health), Nurturely is ensuring that perinatal professionals are excelling in their care for babies and parents.
By collaborating with employers, policy makers, and business owners, we foster a society-wide connection to the importance of perinatal wellness. Wellness of parents and babies benefits all of society.