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Seeing the Baby When Born

Question

Is it permissible to see the baby immediately after birth?

Answer

It is permissible to see only the baby, not including the umbilical cord.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Even HaEzer 21, Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah 225

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