Skin to skin (or Kangaroo Care) is one of the best and simplest things that you can do for your baby. Not only does is increase breastfeeding success, but it also has tons of medical benefits for you baby. Research shows that babies grow better, suckling correctly, cry less, stay warmer, and help newborns adapt to their new environment better And what about you--what do you get out of it? You get increased bonding with your baby.
Are you interested in learning more about skin to skin? Well then check out this webinar tonight at 8pm. But if you can listen tonight it will be recorded so you can listen to it anytime.
"The WHO, CDC, Surgeon General and American Academy of Pediatrics all encourage mom and baby to practice skin-to-skin immediately after birth and as often as possible throughout the post partum period." -Isis Parenting
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