Gentle entry: Dr.Leboyer's guide to the ideal first moments on Earth

I recently read an excellent book on Osteopathy by Dr. Robert Fulford. I have never experienced osteopathy myself, but will soon after having read this book. I was particularly intrigued by a story within the book where a Dr. Leboyer describes how an infant would ideally enter life outside the womb. First of all, he says the umbilical cord should not be cut until the last pulsation from the mother. I have heard this before and although it is not routinely done unless requested, I intend to request it at my own delivery. One positive outcome I have heard about is that the blood at the end is very rich in iron,thereby giving the baby a great start. The second recommendation I found positively fascinating. After the cord has been cut, the child should immediately be placed in a bath of water up to its neck, which of course is very womb-like. At that point, the caretaker should put their hands underneath the baby, bringing it slowly up out of the water. If the baby tightens, the caretaker returns it to the water, and then tries again, until he can finally raise the child into the air without its bursting into tears in fear of its new environment. It is believed that a child's lifelong breathing and muscle patterns can be strongly linked to their first moments on Earth. This is one method to assist a child in establishing a healthy pattern for life. Sounds good to me!