Neonatologist Calls Maternal Instinct a Stereotype

Neonatologist Vladyslav Chinchak stated in an interview with 360.ru that the concept of maternal instinct does not exist in science.

Consensus

• The concept of maternal instinct is not recognized in science.
• Parenting skills are acquired through experience.
• Both parents learn childcare through experience.
• The idea of maternal instinct is compared to gender stereotypes about household tasks.
• Men perform household tasks less frequently, leading to lower proficiency.

Points of divergence

• There is a rumor circulating on social media that Russian women who do not want children will be referred to psychologists, and that this will be determined through a questionnaire in a medical check-up, with no such measures for men. — vm
• After childbirth, testosterone levels in men may significantly decrease, especially in fathers who are actively involved in their child's life. — vm

Coverage (2 sources)

• Neonatologist calls maternal instinct a stereotype - Gazeta SPB RU - Saint Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb
• Does maternal instinct exist — Вечерняя Москва

Key entities

• Vladislav Chinchak
• Saint Petersburg
• SPB RU News Newspaper
• 360.ru