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When you hold your baby close, you’re doing science (and love) – Motherhood
When you hold your baby close, you’re doing science (and love) – Motherhood
Two bodies. Two hearts. One rhythm finding its way back home. Your heartbeat slows theirs. Your breath steadies their breath. Your calm becomes the blueprint their nervous system will spend years memorising. This isn’t magic (though it feels like it). It’s biology written as love — what researchers call biological synchrony and co-regulation. Below we translate the poetry of cuddles into evidence you can trust — including UK studies and guidance — plus simple steps to use tonight.
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