Skin to Skin

Skin-to-skin — one of the simplest, most powerful things you can do with your newborn 

From supporting breastfeeding to helping brain development, skin-to-skin contact between baby and mum and dad offers so many beautiful benefits.

We all know babies love cuddles — but research shows that skin-to-skin contact does far more than just comfort your little one. It can help with breastfeeding challenges, support blood sugar levels, reduce pain, stabilise premature babies and even lay foundations for healthy brain development. Pretty incredible for something so simple.

✨ What research tells us about skin-to-skin:

• Helps stabilise premature babies quickly — sometimes even more effectively than an incubator
• Supports temperature regulation — babies can warm up or cool down while on a parent’s chest
• Assists with steady breathing and heart rate
• Helps prevent low blood sugar levels
• Can reduce pain during procedures like blood tests
• Supports better weight gain in premature babies
• Encourages milk production for breastfeeding parents
• Can assist babies who struggle to latch or feed effectively
• Often reduces crying and promotes calmness
• Strengthens bonding between baby and parents

While much of the research focuses on mums, dads and partners play an incredibly important role too — your chest, your warmth and your presence matter more than you might realise.

Low-tech, deeply powerful, and one of the most beautiful ways to connect with your baby

 

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