Episode 5: Handling Newborns

In this episode, Lindsay discusses the importance of handling newborns with care and gentleness. She shares her concern about a viral video circling social media where a nurse was handling a baby roughly, causing the baby to show signs of stress. 

Lindsay emphasizes that newborns have never been touched before and are programmed by evolution to expect only their Mother's touch. She questions the justification and normalization of rough handling in hospitals and highlights the importance of imprinting and bonding between Mother and baby. Lindsay encourages parents to advocate for their babies and demand gentle handling during the newborn period.

Key Takeaways:

1. Newborns have never been touched before and expect only their mother's touch.
2. Rough handling of newborns can cause stress and disrupt bonding.
3. Imprinting and bonding between mother and baby are crucial for the baby's well-being.
4. Mothers have the right to refuse or limit the handling of their babies in hospitals.
5. Gentle handling of newborns is possible and should be prioritized.

Quotes:

• "Evolutionarily speaking, newborns are expecting to be touched only by their mother."
• "Just because something is normal doesn't mean it's right."
• "Mothers have a unique connection with their babies that no healthcare professional can replicate."
• "Protecting your baby is a parent's job. You don't have to tolerate things that cause stress."
• "Newborn exams can be done while a Mother holds her baby. It's possible and beneficial."

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Edited by: Stefanie Wenninger | Pine Peak Productions