Well-adjusted Mama

How do a child's experiences during pregnancy, birth, and the newborn period shape their lifelong neurological development? In this episode of the Well-Adjusted Mama Podcast, Dr. Laura Brayton is joined by Emily Roper, Neuro-Developmental Delay Therapist, Certified Midwife's Assistant, and founder of Early Roots Therapy, to discuss the powerful connection between early life experiences and childhood development. Emily shares how prenatal development, birth experiences, and the early postpartum period can influence a child's nervous system, developmental milestones, and overall neurological health. Together, they explore the importance of recognizing developmental challenges early and supporting children through a whole-child, family-centered approach. Emily has spent more than a decade helping children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, dyslexia, sensory processing challenges, and other developmental delays. Having attended over 600 births and supported hundreds of families, she brings a unique perspective that b