Copy of The Potential of Skin-to-Skin

Stronger connection between mother and child
Helps baby transition from womb
Decreases crying
Increases milk supply
Helps reduce postpartum depression and anxiety
Boosts baby's mental development
Regulates body temperature
Helps regulate blood sugar
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)

Stronger connection between mother and child

Helps baby transition from womb

Decreases crying

Increases milk supply

Helps reduce postpartum depression and anxiety

Boosts baby's mental development

Regulates body temperature

Helps regulate blood sugar

Promotes healthy weight

"Unlimited opportunities of skin to skin care and breastfeeding promote optimal maternal and child outcomes."

*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.