Infant Brain Development: Formation of the Mind and the Emergence of Consciousness

This second edition discusses the significant milestones of early brain development and the emergence of consciousness, within and outside the mother’s environment, focusing on the preterm infant. The book offers new insights and perspectives on issues concerning fetal pain, awareness in newborns, and the effects of digital media on the developing infant brain. The second edition updates coverage of the default mode network and its role in the emergence of consciousness. In addition, the bo...