Brain Health from Birth: Nurturing Brain Development During Pregnancy and the First Year (It Starts with the Egg)

"Brain Health From Birth walks us through the latest research on infant brain development, translating the science into practical steps for parents to nurture their baby's brain when it matters most.  With her latest book, Rebecca empowers parents with the knowledge to make the best decisions to help their babies thrive - body, mind & spirit!- Dr. Elisa Song, integrative pediatrician, founder of HealthyKidsHappyKids.com and the Everyday Holistic Pediatrics course. 
"An engaging explanation of the latest research on infant neurodevelopment, covering important topics such as delayed cord clamping and the need to detect and treat anemia during pregnancy."   
- Judith S Mercer, PhD, FACNM, Professor Emerita, University of Rhode Island, Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics, Brown University

"A well researched book that offers evidence-based advice for parents and doctors alike to navigate the complexities of optimizing infant brain health. The concise end of chapter summaries make it easy to implement meaningful changes." - Adrienne L. Simone, MD, board certified OB-GYN and author of The New Rules of Pregnancy: What to Eat, Do, Think About, and Let Go Of While Your Body Is Making a Baby. 
"A book that should be read by every obstetrician, pediatrician, or woman considering pregnancy. It provides current consolidated knowledge on how to achieve the optimal neurodevelopment of the child to be.  I highly recommend this book to all interested in optimal pregnancy outcomes." - Dr. Bruce W Hollis, Professor of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina.

"In this book, Fett outlines how parents can create the best possible environment for brain development, from their children's conceptions to their first birthdays ... Fett, the granddaughter of noted neuroscientist Paul Fatt, holds a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. She appears to feel at home in these fields, effectively elucidating complex jargon for a general audience. All of her recommendations are based on recent research, which she documents in extensive endnotes. Although the science behind this advice continues to develop, readers seeking to give their child the best possible start will likely be interested in Fett's regimen. A serious, comprehensive children's health reference."  - Kirkus.

“A book that should be read by every obstetrician, pediatrician, or woman considering pregnancy.” – Dr. Bruce Hollis, Professor of Pediatrics.

Much of the conventional advice on nurturing children's brain development is simply too little, too late. The latest research reveals that the most important window of time is during pregnancy and early infancy - when the smallest details can have a profound impact on your child's future IQ, learning abilities, memory, and attention span. How can you support your baby's brain development when it matters most? And why are 1 in 10 children today facing conditions that can be traced back to the earliest stages of development (such as autism, ADHD, and language delays)?

To answer these questions, Rebecca Fett, author of the bestselling fertility book It Starts with the Egg, put her training in biochemistry and molecular biology to work and examined a vast array of the latest scientific research. By translating this research into practical, evidence-based recommendations, and sharing advice from renowned pediatricians and obstetricians, Brain Health from Birth will guide you on everything you can do during pregnancy and the first year to help your baby thrive.

Rebecca Fett has a degree in molecular biology and biochemistry. Before becoming a full-time author, she was a patent litigation attorney in New York, where she specialized in analyzing scientific and clinical evidence and translating complex science into plain English. She is the author of the fertility book It Starts with the Egg and the mother of two boys.