Witnessing the birth of my 3 grandchildren allowed a very
different experience. Their birthing room was arranged in a cozy homelike
setting. There was a sofa and rocking chair in the room and nice paintings on
the wall. Everything happened in the same room. After the births, the babies stayed with their
mothers in the room. It was an overwhelming to see my daughters and babies
having the opportunity to bond and form those needed attachment immediately.
Each time was a
reminder of my birthing experiences during the 70’s of being moved to a cold labor
and delivery room to give birth. I held
them shortly and they were shipped off to a nursery and care for by the nurse
until feedings. After experiencing my grandchildren’s
births, I felt robbed of precious bonding time with my babies. Over time studies conducted showed the importance
of forming early nurturing relationships and child birthing procedures changed.
I believe mothers who spend time with newborns after birth
assist in fostering healthy development. It is sad that children who are born prematurely
for whatever reasons are deprived of early nurturing intimate relationships with
their mothers.
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