Other than for bonding...
2006-10-26 04:32:43 · 5 answers · asked by K A 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
To keep the baby warm whilst the cord is being cut and other various clean up is done.
2006-10-26 04:34:54 · answer #1 · answered by AsianPersuasion :) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
gotta put the baby somewhere when the doctor takes care of the after-birth, right! Besides, the baby needs to hear the heart beat that is has heard for the last 35 plus weeks, right!
2006-10-26 11:37:05 · answer #2 · answered by mdzevolveddammit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keeps baby warm while they are cutting the cord. It's a convenient place to lay the baby.
2006-10-26 11:42:03 · answer #3 · answered by bramblerock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've heard that if the mother holds the baby right after delivery, it helps the contractions to deliver the placenta.
2006-10-26 11:35:53 · answer #4 · answered by LoriBeth 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the pressure on the belly helps the fluids to "come out". And helps release the placenta. Seriously. Wouldn't you rather have your baby on your belly than someone pushing on it to help get all the fluids out.
2006-10-26 11:40:43 · answer #5 · answered by dmgoldsbo7 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋