Why do people say new mothers must hold their child(ren) as soon as they are born to bond with their babies?

Question

Is that an old wives’ tale or is there some scientific basis?

In: Biology

Answer 1

I can’t exactly explain like you’re five because the best analogy is holdig your partner right after having some amazing sex. In both cases, you’re body pumps you full of hormones that tend to make you love the person you’re holding.