Baby Quote by Michel Odent
“Let us imagine, for example, that a mother is still in such a state of consciousness that she has forgotten the rest of the world while discovering her baby; suddenly somebody appears with two clamps and a pair of scissors in order to cut the cord. This distraction is a dangerous interference with the physiological processes.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Birth and the New World, Michel Odent, 1995
Interrupting a mother’s deep focus on bonding with her newborn by cutting the cord prematurely disrupts natural physiological processes.
In simple terms: Cord cutting can harm mother‑baby bond.
Key Takeaway
Allow natural birth flow when possible.
Themes
birth
maternal instinct
physiology
bonding
Mood
clinical
informative
Type
medical
ethical
When to use this quote
- delivery room
- midwifery
- post‑natal care
Key Concepts
cord clamping
natural birth
physiological harmony
Questions to Reflect On
- How does timing affect newborn health?
- When is intervention justified?
A Different Perspective
Medical emergencies may require intervention.
