The relationship between mother and baby begins while the baby is still in the womb. The psychological and physical health of the mother after birth is very important in her relationship with her baby. The physical discomfort of the mother due to difficulties during birth can make it difficult for her to bond with her baby. Bringing the baby together with the mother immediately after birth is very important for the relationship between them. The baby's contact with his mother's skin until 1 hour after birth will increase the bond between them.
The mother and baby being together and interacting strengthens the bond between them. When babies are first born, they cannot yet adapt to the world and they still feel like they are in the womb for a while. That's why babies need their mothers more, especially in the first months. They always want to be in their mother's arms, smell their mother's scent and feel their skin. This is a normal condition that is frequently encountered in newborn babies. This process is the baby's adaptation phase to the world. During this period, babies can only communicate by crying. By crying, they show that they are hungry, sleepy, or just crying because they miss their mothers. In such cases, the mother can hold her baby and talk to her because babies can distinguish their mother's voices from other sounds.
During this period, the baby should be held every time it cries because the baby calms down when it smells its mother. Thus, the baby will have a calmer and more peaceful period.
Babies begin to distinguish their mother's and father's voices while they are in the womb. Hearing the voice of the mother and father during the adaptation phase to the world will comfort the baby, so parents need to talk to the baby frequently.
When the baby is about 3 weeks old, he becomes more lively, that is, the time he stays awake increases, and he begins to babble. At the same time, especially when he hears his mother's voice, he stays silent and starts listening to the voice. In such cases, it is very important for the mother to chat with the baby for the bond between them. According to Goodfriend's article, the baby feels more at peace when he hears his mother's voice and smiles. It has also been stated that development slows down in babies who are separated from their mothers immediately after birth.
By the end of the first month, babies can react to smiles and make sounds other than crying. It can focus on the face. Therefore, communicating with the baby in these ways is very important for the bond between the baby and mother. Babies need mother's love just as they need food. It is important for mothers to kiss, hug and contact their babies for the development of the baby.
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