Did you know that skin-to-skin contact can make a world of difference for both mom and baby? In this video, Dr. Saranya, a Consultant in Maternal Fetal Medicine at Women’s Center by Motherhood Hospital, Coimbatore, explains the importance of skin-to-skin contact right after birth. Here’s what you'll learn: ✅ What is skin-to-skin contact, and why is it essential for newborns? ✅ The amazing benefits of skin-to-skin for bonding, breastfeeding, and regulating the baby’s temperature, heart rate, and

There are many other benefits of skin-to-skin contact for both you and your baby, such as:⁠ ⁠ ✨️ It helps to develop your baby’s microbiome, the skin flora and microbes we all have and need for healthy skin.⁠ ⁠ ✨️ Your baby feels safe, so they’re calm and settle more easily as they know your heartbeat, breathing sounds, and the sound of your voice.⁠ ⁠ ✨️ It’s great to promote the hormone oxytocin, which helps the mother and baby bond and can reduce bleeding and help breast milk supply.⁠ ⁠ #bottl

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🌸 Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Contact with your Baby Holding your newborn close, skin-to-skin, is more than just cuddles — it’s powerful bonding with lifelong benefits. ✨ For Baby: • 🌡️ Regulates temperature, heart rate, and breathing • 🍼 Improves breastfeeding success by helping baby latch naturally • 😌 Reduces crying and stress • 🧠 Supports healthy brain development ✨ For Parents: • 💞 Strengthens emotional connection • 🧘 Reduces parental stress and anxiety • 💕 Boosts confidence in caring