He or she is more likely to be born vaginally, without the breathing difficulties often caused by cesarean section and/or anesthesia.
There is less likelihood of infection when the baby is with the mother than the in newborn nursery.
The baby’s experience at birth is considered important and made as gentle as possible. Routine procedures such as deep suctioning and unnecessary stimulation are avoided.
The baby is not separated from the mother. The mother-infant bond is never sacrificed for institutional procedures.
Breastfeeding is easier to establish when the baby can nurse on demand and is not given bottles.
