Benefits For Baby

•  Practised relaxation and breathing techniques promote calmness in baby

•  Achieving optimal oxygen transfer reduces the likelihood of distress

•  More likely to be born when fully mature and ready

•  Much less likely to suffer from breathing problems and infection

•  Much more likely to have sufficient body fat and a higher intellect

•  Better bonding with parents due to likelihood of a smooth, uncomplicated birth

•  Have the increased benefits from correct ‘skin to skin’ technique