Evolutionary paediatrics : a case study in applying Darwinian medicine.

Introduction 127 Encouraging Infant Independence and the Separation of Mothers and Babies 128 The Role of Hospital Birth in Separating Mothers and Babies 130 The Consequences of Mother-Infant Separation 132 The Importance of Skin-to-Skin Contact 133 Case Study: The Trial 136 Methods 136 Results 137 Sample and Analyses 137 Proximity 139 Breast Feeding Initiation 140 Breast Feeding Continuation 142 Maternal and Infant Sleep 143 Sleep Proximity in the Home Environment 144 Discussion 144 Incorporating Evolutionary Perspectives into Policy and Practice .... 146 References 147

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