According to the World Health Organization "skin to skin" contact is the #1essential in newborn care
creative fashion that keeps baby close
skin to skin contact.... give your baby the best gift in the world.....you!
BENEFITS FOR BABY
Improves Brain Function
Decreases number of infections
Babies latch on and feed better
Happier, calmer, less stressed
Babies rarely cry
Improves heart rate, respiratory and gastrointestinal function
Helps to regulate temperature and blood sugar
BENEFITS FOR MOM
Increased rate of successful breastfeeding
Reduce maternal stress and postpartum depression.
Promotes parent-baby bonding
Increased milk production
Decreased pain and faster expulsion of placenta
Increased confidence in care of baby