4 ms·Humans are mammals, and have maternal instincts just like all the rest.by nanistheonlyist 10y agoHumans are mammals, and have maternal instincts just like all the rest.erispoe 10y agoI'm not sure parental instincts include bathing techniques.lostlogin 10y agoMy instincts told me "no" when the midwife suggested adding olive oil to the bath water. I didn't listen. If you've ever fought a greased piglet you would understand what happened next.