Category Archives: Skin to Skin

Jaundice and The Breastfed Baby

You have just been told that your brand new precious baby has jaundice. The word itself can sound scary, and noticing your little one turning from plump and pink, to yellow and mellow can seem even more alarming! The good … Continue reading

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Kangaroo Care for Your Newborn Infant-Video

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The First Miracle Hour After Birth: A Baby’s 9 Instinctive Stages

In the course of my career I have had the amazing privilege of being able to witness many births. Each and every time it takes my breath away to see the strength arise in a woman, to bring forth a … Continue reading

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Importance of Staying Pregnant until 39 weeks

As you enter the last few weeks of your pregnancy, many questions and concerns enter your mind. For some of you this is a time of patience, for others frustrations, and some anxiety. You may be experiencing excitement about the … Continue reading

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Skin to Skin Kangaroo Care for Newborn baby

Until I felt him on my chest, I was unclear about where I was or what had happened. When I heard you say my baby was here and I felt him against my skin, I began to understand my situation. When I felt him latch onto my breast, I knew I had to fight to stay alive because my baby needs his mother’. Skin-to-skin or kangaroo care is one of natures most powerful tools for the initial care of a newborn. The benefits to both mother and baby are numerous, and in many scenarios proves to be life saving. Continue reading

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