I'm not so sure why we focus so much on newborn bathing. Newborns are not 
dirty. They may benefit from a top and tail wash, to freshen up. I 
personally think it is better they stay snuggled up with mum and the less 
interuptions to this the better. This is one reason I love lotus birth so 
much!

For women who birth at hospital it may be easier to get the out reach nurse 
or extended midwifery service to teach the parents this. Just a thought!

Rachael Austin
RN/EM/CBE

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