Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Love your baby with skin contact

Love your baby with skin contact 

Your baby loves the feel of your skin on her skin.  Very important things happen when you hold her close to your chest. 

  • She is receiving warmth, breast milk, comfort and protection – all the things she needs!  
  • When she lies on your chest even her lungs will function better because she isn’t cold.  
  • She can hear your heartbeat and your voice which calms her and helps her grow well.   
  • Having your baby rest on your chest helps your breasts make more milk for her to drink and she will grow strong. 
  • Skin to skin contact is especially important if your baby was born with a lower birth weight.  


Let your baby spend as much time as possible lying skin on skin on your chest from the moment she is born.

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