RE: Subject: evidence for delaying infant bath or thermoregulation

I am currently enjoying the iLactation conference. Just viewed Kathy 
Abbott's Talk about bacteria. There is some evidence out there to support 
delay of bath due to development of the infant's gut biome in the 
development of his immune system. Even the vernix is purposely sticky to 
attract the right bacteria. Baby's place is STS with mom or interacting with 
his immediate family and collecting all the good germs. Even from his 
siblings.
All that said- I wish I could get my hospital to delay bath as well.

Melissa Yetter


Melissa Yetter, RN, IBCLC, RLC
Associate
Mahala Lactation and Perinatal Services LLC 
570.871.0406
http://MahalaMom.com
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