My routine practice is not to weigh babies at birth. I do this for many reasons but primarily to slow things down for the newly born soul. I weigh the next day or so.
I also advise the families not to dress the baby but just a nappy and baby wraps for the same reason. This means that in the first day there is a lot of skin to skin contact (whenever breast feeding). It is really beautiful. Sally Westbury -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
