Much like the lamb, if the womb experience has been safe and loving, they trust. If the womb has been toxic, either psychologically or physically, they may have already learned to distrust. Some babies are nervous and hyper-vigilant even before birth. Bonding is a loving connection between mother and child which lowers stress, and brings relaxation and safety. Without it, the stress hormones continue to race in the baby s body.
Nature has a specific time optimally created for bonding, which is immediately following birth.
However, bonding may occur later with effort and patience. To Be Born , not that the damage done is irreversible. One of the basic behavioral traits that I mentioned is flexibility. You can always learn. When bonding is disrupted, there are serious consequences for both mother and child.