In the 1950s, the American psychologist Harry Harlow provided a stark demonstration of the importance of a mother's touch. He ...
The results speak for themselves: Hydrafence provides 120 hours of hydration, strengthens the skin’s barrier, and protects ...
Learn about the nurturing impact of skin-to-skin contact, also known as kangaroo care, with insights from pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD. This gentle practice helps stabilize a baby’s vital signs and ...
Hospital protocols can be modified to support uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth for both vaginal and cesarean births. The first hour of life outside the womb is a special ...
Skin-to-skin contact between mother and newborn significantly improves outcomes for premature babies
Now it's common practice to prioritize skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby and it may be even more important for those born prematurely or with a low birth weight. During skin-to-skin ...
While more hospitals have implemented skin-to-skin care after vaginal births, very few have extended this practice to the operating room (OR) after cesarean births. Yet, stable mothers and babies ...
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