Sometimes to become an expert in human things, people dehumanize themselves.
Maybe, in some specific cases is better to keep the baby away, but, in my personal experience, it was the same doctor who told me to take my baby with me in my bed.
I have to say, It scared me, I was afraid of cause some damage to the baby, but the doc said : the maternal instinct is very strong, with the baby with you you'll rest better ( I slept only 4 interrupted hours per night back then).
In fact, it was the perfect solution, I really rest better and even breast feeding at night was easier.
So, sometimes, is better to hear the grandmas advice than any "expert".
Good that your doctor was on the side of sanity ;)
Yes, thanks to her I learned so many things about babies and health. Very good doctor indeed.