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Now, a Health Minute.

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After having a baby,
you may expect to feel a

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strong emotional
connection with your child

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right away. But sometimes
that's not the case. For

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some parents, bonding can
take a bit of time-maybe

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even days or weeks.

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To help build a bond with
your new baby, try these

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tips: Touch skin-to-skin,
such as resting your baby

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on your chest; Make eye
contact often; Read, talk,

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or sing to your baby;
Mimic your baby's sounds;

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Take part in feedings;
Or give your baby a bath.

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Bonding is a process.
Interacting daily with

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your child will build and
strengthen your bond over

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time.