To be honest, until recently I'd been completely unaware of the existence of this method, until a very "up to date" mom friend told me about it, while expressing surprise at my ignorance. A little offended, I began to look into the subject, which I must admit is fascinating!

Once upon a time in New York, there was a doctor called Brazelton who, on completing his studies, decided to specialize in pediatrics and then child psychiatry, with a particular interest in infant behavior and the key moments of early childhood. In 1973, after twenty years of research, he established a scale for assessing neonatal behavior, the famous Brazelton scale. This clinical examination of the baby enables parents to decipher and better understand the infant's various behaviors. As a result, they leave feeling more serene and confident, ready to live their new adventure to the full. From the very beginning, Brazelton was convinced that a baby is a person in his or her own right, with his or her own character and temperament. This may seem obvious now, but in 1973 a baby was considered more like a piece of modeling clay shaped by its environment.

If you'd like to find out more about the method, please click on this link.

The introductions having been made with Professor Brazelton and his method I would now like to tell you about the magnificent conference to be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Hotel Président Wilson entitled: "Coming into the world between nature and technology". A unique day of conferences organized by the Brazelton Center Switzerland, open to all, around parents' current concerns about how to position themselves between new technologies and more natural approaches. " In the perinatal period, it's sometimes difficult to find one's way between these two trends, nature and technology," explains Dr. Bruschweiler-Stern. 

From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., a range of topics will be covered, from childbirth methods (vaginal delivery vs. Caesarean section) to the construction of the first social bonds, including nutrition, child hygiene, microbiota and the use of screens (LEDs). 

The event celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Brazelton Center Switzerland, established in 1998 at the Clinique des Grangettes. It will be led by healthcare professionals, focusing on issues related to pregnancy and baby development. Several renowned speakers will be on hand, including psychiatrist and ethologist Prof. Boris Cyrulnik and Dr. Serge Tisseron, a specialist in the impact of new technologies on development. 

Find out more about the day's program and the (compulsory) registration form here.