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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Well, as I’m sure has been stated a million times now, the baby needs a crash course in taking a breath. Also, baby crying stimulates lactation in mom so she can get that important first feed in. That first breastfeeding is like giving babies their first inoculations, jump-starts their immune system with mom’s antibodies, and starts that all-important emotional bonding.
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