I agree. I think that the benefit of educating a couple on bathing their baby is actually just helping them feel comfortable with holding their baby, rather than the "bath technique" head first etc etc, because they really don't need much washing. Another benefit is advising that a bath is helpful as a relaxation tool.
Nicole H -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pauline Sent: Thursday, 3 March 2005 21:20 To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] newborn bath When i first went back to work 5 years ago i got in trouble for showing a woman the wrong way to bath her baby. Instead of wrapping the baby and washing his face and hair, soaping him up then putting him in the bath, i (heaven forbid) put him straight in the bath. This was much to the horror of the midwife i was working with who had been working in the same unit for over 20 years.Cheers Pauline -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
