Skin to Skin
- Sheila Brown LM, CPM
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Skin to Skin after baby is born - The most precious and intimate moments that set the tone for a lifelong bond! š¤±āā This extraordinary time decreases stress in both baby and parents, allowing you to learn about each other through the incredible power of touch, sight, smell, and hearing. It's a sensory experience like no other, filled with warmth, love, and connection! š Promotes bonding and breastfeeding, creating a sense of security and comfort for your little one, and establishing a deep emotional connection that will last a lifetime. It calms and relaxes both mama and baby, helping to regulate the baby's heart rate and breathing, stimulating digestion and an interest in feeding, and releasing oxytocin, the love hormone, which promotes feelings of love and attachment. š Additionally, skin-to-skin contact regulates temperature, helping to keep your baby cozy and snug, and it even helps stabilize blood sugar and heart rate, giving you peace of mind as a new parent. It's a natural way to comfort your baby, and it's been shown to reduce crying and promote a sense of calm. š By embracing skin-to-skin contact, you're giving your baby the best possible start in life, and setting the stage for a strong, healthy, and loving relationship. So, cherish this special time and soak up every moment, because it's a fleeting time that you'll treasure forever! š And don't forget, skin-to-skin doesn't have to be just for moms, dads can experience the same incredible benefits with their babies, minus the breastfeeding, of course! It's a wonderful way for dads to bond with their little ones, and feel more connected and involved in the parenting process. By doing so, dads can help to reduce stress and anxiety, and promote a sense of calm and well-being for both themselves and their baby. So, don't be shy, dads, get in on the skin-to-skin action and experience the joy and love that comes with it! š


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