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Originally posted by TexLex
I think the lengthy delays all involve c-s, but even with a vag. birth they do take them away for a period to measure, wash, immunize, etc. The old school policy was to keep them in the nursery for ages and ages while mom recovered (and then bring baby back eventually, full of formula, of course).
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Vaginal births, no epidurals, no Pitocin. Slimy, bloodied babies were immediately placed on belly and held by me for as long as we wanted -- we were encouraged to let them suckle for a while as well.
Frankly, I think the "let's give the baby a bath" pressure comes from the fact that the nurses find it easier to do all at once. Once that shit dries, it's harder to wipe off with just water and mild soap. Why should nurses be any less lazy than any other American worker? They want to finish up and get back to their dirty nurses' chat boards on company time.
