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

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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

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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

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