Bonding

Bonding is a strong attachment that develops between parents and their baby. Bonding is an important process that helps create lasting connections between people, materials, and surfaces. It is a versatile technique that can be used to join two materials together or provide a protective coating, and it is used in many industries and applications. Bonding can be done in a variety of ways, including thermal, chemical, and mechanical processes, making it a versatile and reliable method for various applications. Please keep reading for details on the following topics:

Ways in which bonding occurs

Factors affecting bonding

TECHNIQUES THAT PARENTS CAN USE TO BOND WITH THEIR BABY

Skin to skin contact

Touching

Eye contact

Speaking to baby with a soothing tone

Hugging and cradling baby

Gentle strokes

Feeding (breast or bottle)

Reading or singing to baby

Giving the baby a bath

Mirroring baby’s movements

Mimicking baby’s cooing and other vocalizations

Letting baby feel the different texture of one’s face

FACTORS AFFECTING BONDING

Baby being adopted

Postpartum depression

Hormonal imbalance

Baby being admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit

Mother being too ill to handle baby