cradling
crad-ling
verb
Holding something or someone gently and protectively, as if in a cradle.
"She was cradling the newborn in her arms."
noun
The act of holding something or someone gently and protectively.
"The gentle cradling soothed the distressed child."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: cradle, rocker, provenance, birthplace, place of origin, provenience