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10 Remarkable Quotes (about babies) from Prenatal Psychology

Few people know about the important field of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology (PPN), which studies the fascinating mind of the developing human embryo and newborn baby. More on PPN Surprisingly, this area of study receives very little attention from mainstream media, medical research and practice, and even in discussions for improving birth - which heavily focus on the rights and experiences of the mother.  What does PPN have to tell us about our babies, their experiences, and our potential as human beings? The following quotes are from a few of the leaders in PPN research and illuminate some important findings emerging from this incredible field.  "The truth is, much of what we have traditionally believed about babies is false. We have misunderstood and underestimated their abilities. They are not simple beings but complex and ageless - small creatures with unexpectedly large thoughts."  ~David Chamberlain, PhD - Babies Remember Birth (1988) * "PPN findings rev...