Susan Goslett

Pregnancy is a time of anticipation, excitement and change — physically, hormonally and emotionally. During this period, the nervous system works continuously to help both mother and baby adapt. Rather than trying to eliminate all stress (which is impossible), the goal is to support regulation  — the body’s ability to move smoothly between activity, rest and recovery. The connection between maternal regulation and baby development Research shows that the mother’s nervous system environment...

February is often associated with the heart — and for good reason. But the health of the heart is closely connected to something many people don’t immediately think about: the nervous system . Your nervous system constantly regulates heart rate, breathing, blood pressure and circulation. It helps your body shift between activity  and rest , allowing you to respond to challenges and then recover afterward. When stress becomes constant Stress itself is not the problem. The body is designed to...

Pregnancy and early infancy are times of extraordinary change — physically, emotionally and neurologically. Rather than focusing only on milestones or symptoms, it can be helpful to look at how well the nervous system is regulating . Babies aren’t born “calm” — they learn regulation A baby’s nervous system is immature at birth . They rely on: Predictable rhythms Gentle movement Warmth Touch Calm caregivers This process is called co-regulation  — where a baby’s nervous system learns stability...