The Benefits of Skin-to-Skin

Skin to skin at hospital in black Almere Rest Dress robe.

  • STRONGER CONNECTION BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR BABY

  • HELPS BABY TRANSITION FROM WOMB

  • DECREASES INFANT CRYING

  • INCREASES MILK SUPPLY

  • HELPS REDUCE POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY

  • BOOSTS BABY'S MENTAL DEVELOPMENT

  • REGULATES BODY TEMPERATURE & BLOOD SUGAR

"UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES OF SKIN TO SKIN CARE AND BREASTFEEDING PROMOTE OPTIMAL MATERNAL AND CHILD OUTCOMES."

(Source: 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)

Start enjoying the benefits of skin-to-skin for both yourself and your baby. 

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*When using your dress for skin-to-skin time with your baby, ensure your infant's head/face is not covered and that you are alert.