On Monday 17 November 2003 23:03, Ross W Timbs wrote: > Can anyone enlighten me on the rationale / motivation for holding the baby > under the water after it is born?
This is a very common misconception people hold - that it is a more "gentle" birth if you bring baby up slowly. I get shivers when people think this is a desirable thing to do - especially after handling the baby so much at the time of birth. In the pictures, the baby obviously wants to breathe. Jodie -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
