those first few hours are SO important. In my 'moonshot' hospital birth request list, my desire for my baby to stay in MY ARMS ONLY has good reason behind it.
The Magical Hour
The health benefits from the intense connection of the birth bond between mother and child are far more important than heel pricks, blood tests, vaccines, weight & length measurements, cord cutting and even cleaning. All of that can wait, if it's to be done at all. The healthiest thing for a baby is it's mother. The safest place, it's mother's loving arms. Especially for babies in distress, or fighting death.
Common practice calls for newborn babes to be whisked away, placed under hot lights for warmth when their mother's empty arms could provide that needed heat so much more effectively, held close to her heart.
Why? Ask that question Posh Mama! If the answer is unsatisfactory, demand your baby stay with you!
OH. MY. GOOOOOSH!!! Discovering this blog is like walking down the street and being handed back stage passes to your all-time favorite band's gig playing that night!!! So excited to read everything!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for reading and commenting Mary -you are a huge inspiration to me! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThose first couple of hours are so essential! So thrilled that Greer was promptly put on my chest and did not move for almost 2 hours. Even when she pooped on me, I had no interest in her moving. :)
ReplyDeleteLol Jen! Love it.
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