Copy of The Potential of Skin-to-Skin
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Stronger connection between mother and child
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Helps baby transition from womb
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Decreases crying
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Increases milk supply
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Helps reduce postpartum depression and anxiety
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Boosts baby's mental development
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Regulates body temperature
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Helps regulate blood sugar
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Promotes healthy weight
"Unlimited opportunities of skin to skin care and breastfeeding promote optimal maternal and child outcomes."
-Jeannette Crenshaw DNP, RN, NEA-BC, IBCLC, FAAN, LCCE, FACCE
(Crenshaw, Jeannette DNP, RN, NEA-BC, IBCLC, FAAN, LCCE, FACCE, "Healthy Birth Practice #6: Keep Mother and Baby Together— It’s Best for Mother, Baby, and Breastfeeding", 2014 Fall; 23(4): 211–217, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4235060/. Accessed June 2019)
*When using your dress for skin-to-skin time, make sure your baby's head/face is not covered and that you are alert the entire time.