Created in Wisdom: The Symbiotic Relationship Between Mother and Child -- A Jewish Perspective
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From the Introduction, by Marilyn Tokayer:
“How manifold are Your works O Lord! In wisdom have You made them all.” -Psalms 104:24
G-d in His infinite wisdom created the mother. Her purpose is to nurture. To this end, He created in her the nature to nurture physically, emotionally, and spiritually. All of these together comprise an intricate system designed to delicately interplay with the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of her child.
In the following pages we will scrutinize just how this complex system of mothering works in all three areas….
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Statement of Purpose
Introduction
Part 1
Appreciating
On Spirituality and Mothering
Mother-Child System
On Parental Responsibility
Part 2
1. Labor and the Neonatal Period
The Need to Relieve Infant of Shock Experienced During Labor
Role of Labor in Preparation of Infant for Postnatal Functioning
Importance of Breastfeeding Directly After Birth
Importance of Close Contact with the Mother
Fathering the Newborn Baby
The Premature Infant
2. Tactile Stimulation
The Skin
Physiological Effects of Touch
Touch and Behavioral Development
Touch and ‘Motherliness’
Early Tactile Experience and Future Behavior
3. Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding in Judaism
Physical Advantages of Breastfeeding
Lactation and Contraception
The Psychological Benefits of Breastfeeding
Weaning
4. Continuous Maternal Contact
Maternal Contact and Mental Health
Maternal Contact and the Mother-Child Relationship
‘Marsupial Mothering’
Separation from Mother
5. Sleep Habits
Sleep Habits in Judaism
Attitude
The SIDS Connection
6. On Crying
Parental Response and Child’s Personality
Self-Esteem and Trust in G-d
Prolonged Crying and Physiology
7. Rocking
Physiological Benefits of Rocking
A Note on Premies
Conclusion: A Personal Note
Notes
Bibliography
Index