eli5 Why is it important that the baby cries after birth

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I saw a reel on how african doctors will slap the baby for them to cry and i know for a fact that this is true and there must be a reason behind it but i just don’t get it

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It is a sign that they’re healthy. Screaming/crying etc helps them clear their system of fluids from being born.

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