 The WHO suggests that any initial observations of the infant can be done while the infant remains close to the mother, saying that even a brief separation before the baby has had its first feed can disturb the bonding process.They further advise frequent skin-to-skin contact as much as
possible during the first days after delivery, especially if it was interrupted for some reason after the delivery.The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence also advises postponing procedures such as weighing, measuring, and bathing for at least one hour to insure an initial period of skin-to-skin contact between mother and infant.