Dr Natalie Liesman

The Design of Primitive Infant Reflexes to Aid in the Birth Process

Date: May 12th, 7:00pm

Dr Natalie Liesman will be speaking at the May RMCF meeting on May 12th. The title of her talk is The Design of Primitive Infant Reflexes to Aid in the Birth Process. Certain reflexes can be observed in infants and are used to determine their neurological growth. Contrary to adult reflexes, these infant reflexes are tested to see when they disappear, rather than observing their continuance. Because these reflexes do not continue into childhood, they have often been called “primitive” or “vestigial.” These words mimic the words used by evolutionary scientists for supposedly earlier life forms. The words are also used to describe various organs whose functions are not yet known, and thus presumed unnecessary, or left over. The purpose of this presentation is to explain and define these reflexes, to demonstrate how they are designed for the baby to be successfully born, and to coordinate their presence during birth with the created actions of the mother’s body for this intricate dance of labor. Truly we have been woven together, and the Lord’s eyes have not only seen, but also directed the formation of our bodies. Join us as we explore in detail one aspect of the mystery of birth and its clear revelation of a caring Designer.

Dr. Natalie Jo Liesman received her Bachelor of Science in Anatomy, and her Doctor of Chiropractic degrees from Parker College of Chiropractic in 1997, summa cum laude. She also completed a 120-hour post-graduate certification course in chiropractic for pediatrics and pregnancy through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. Her practice in Grand Junction integrates chiropractic with nutrition and family care, including pediatrics and pregnancy. Her interest in Creation issues began in junior high science classes in a Christian school, and has continued to grow through classes and ministries such as those offered by Summit Ministries and Alpha Omega Institute. Her creation oriented worldview shapes her perspective for both understanding and working with the human body, which is certainly fearfully and wonderfully made. This worldview continues to be refined by, and always points toward our Creator.