Hello chowc, my comment on the pose? I think that if the mom were looking at the baby, or if her eyes was closed as well it would make an even more intimate picture...
Mom-baby pics like these are centered on the word "intimacy", photomegan gave some nice ideas for other poses
The post processing is fine, in fact it gives a light, heavenly feel to it, perfect for the mood.
Hope its taken constructively,
Deck