Episode 7 - Birth and Its Impact on Childhood Development ~ Emily Roper

Welcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.

In this episode, we speak with Emily Roper, a Neuro-Developmental Delay (NDD) therapist and midwife assistant from Colorado Springs.

Emily is the owner and founder of Early Roots. She has a background in psychology, midwifery, and neuro-developmental delay, combined with a personal and family history of learning difficulties, making her uniquely qualified to help children with neuro-developmental delays. Emily first became interested in NDD therapy after witnessing its positive impact on her cousin.

Emily graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. During her studies, she spent a month in Colorado interning under an NDD therapist at Anna’s House. During this internship, she learned about the significant impact that pregnancy and birth have on normal brain development.

"In all of my developmental classes, my professors spent a lot of time on pregnancy and brain development. It was not until later that I realized labor and birth also have a huge impact on brain development,” she notes.

In her senior year at UCO, Emily completed the necessary classes to become a childbirth doula. After college, she decided to further her education in midwifery. She was accepted into the Midwife’s Assistant Program at the Oklahoma Midwives Alliance and began a clinical apprenticeship at Community Midwifery Services.

Emily’s expertise in neuro-development and midwifery provides her with a unique perspective on birth and its significance in childhood development. In this episode, Emily discusses integrated reflexes and their ongoing effects on childhood development, particularly when children miss out on these reflexes due to birth interventions or modes of delivery. She also shares how women can support themselves and their babies during pregnancy through movement.

Emily’s book recommendation are:

Jordan Petersons ‘12 Rules for Life.’

The Early Roots Podcast – with Emily Roper

Early Roots Therapy - https://www.earlyrootstherapy.com/

The Imperfects – Food for Thought with Professor Felice Jacka - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1I8lOpJFuBUXDPwFTlEwpl

So, sit back, relax, and let's uncover the untold stories, insights, and wisdom together on Doulas Uncensored.

Sammy Griffin: sammygriffinbirthsupport.com

Moran Liviani: 2life.com.au

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