After delivery,the new father is staring intently at his newborn and lightly running his fingertips over the baby's face.The father is beginning:

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Fathers or significant others develop an intense focus on the newborn,called engrossment.Characteristics of engrossment include touch and eye-to-eye contact as the father seeks to identify features both unique to the newborn and similar to himself.An outstanding response is one of strong attachment to the infant and a sense of increased self-esteem.

After Delivery,the New Father Is Staring Intently at His Newborn