Written and narrated by J. Ronald Lally, this 6-minute animation depicts why young brains need continuing nurturance, protection and enrichment once a child is born – a setting where the growing brain can flourish. He describes the development of a “social womb” similar in function to the nurturance a fetus receives while in the womb. It provides concise and engaging rationale for important policy recommendations.
- El vientre social: Cómo fortalecer el cerebro de los bebés
“The Social Womb: Building Babies’ Brains” animation is now available to the public in Spanish. This 6-minute video, that I originally wrote and narrated in English, depicts the need for babies, once born, to be cared for in a “social womb” that provides the nurturance, protection, and enrichment essential to the healthy development of their still-growing brains. In this video, I present three key policy recommendations for ensuring creation of this kind of supportive setting: paid leave, home visiting, and high-quality infant care.