"The doctrine stresses newborns cannot be poked or prodded for medical tests or spoken to for seven days."
Ya. Because every other research showing the importance of creating a bond with the mother (and father) through touch and voice HAS to be wrong. No wonder people who follow this "religion" are so detached.
Also VERY IMPORTANT HERE:
"Followers believe it is traumatic for babies to hear their mother scream or groan when giving birth. They think it can cause “psychic” damage, which takes years of therapy to overcome."
Oh.. I'm sorry - Do they or do they NOT believe in the field of Pyschology. Because if they don't - how can this statement hold up?!
"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men" - Willy Wonka