[iamsmooney]

I thought the same. Our OB/GYN, doula, hospital staff and birthing classes all covered this as if it were factual and provided some ways to overcome it should you go through a c-section.

Still good to see studies around this get passed around. You never know if you'll have to go through an emergency caesarean and being prepared is best.

[thaumasiotes]

Yes, it is currently normal but not universal to take a vaginal swab from the mother and rub it in the newborn's mouth. Not a new idea at all.