In addition to synthesizing more than thousand research studies to explain how hormonal physiology fosters readiness for birth, efficient labor, safety for mother and infant, successful breastfeeding, and optimal mother-infant bonding, Buckley also explores research about how what happens during labor and birth may cause epigenetic changes, affecting generations to come. Childbirth educators owe it to themselves, their students, and to future generations to learn from this report and to spread the word.
Yes, the Physiology is complex, yet at the same time, perfectly designed to promote optimal outcomes for both mother and baby, both in the short term and in the long term.