BABY QUIZ - FACT OR FICTION?
WEEK #1
Q. If you don't hold or nurse your child in the first few hours of life will you be able to bond adequately?
A. NO - Fortunately many experts agree that this is pure myth. It's been suggested that there is only one chance to do things right as a mother and although research does show that the first few hours of baby's life are an important bonding time these hours do not dictate the bonds that will last a lifetime. Experts have seen time and time again that mothers having C-Sections, cases where newborns are in need of immediate medical attention apart from their mother or in the instances of infant adoption, very strong life long bonds are developed quickly. A loving relationship over the child's lifetime more than make up for those missing few hours, days or even weeks of separation at the beginning of life.
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That would be scary if it were true wouldn't it! Enjoy your Friday Annie!
ReplyDeleteit would be...you'd be surprised how many new moms worry about this-it's sad!
ReplyDeleteinteresting fact and myth, actually!!! Thanks for clearing it up for new mommies! I bonded with Chloe immediately....LOL!
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