Surprising Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Contact With Your Baby

When my kids were born, I brought them directly onto my chest. It was hands-down the most beautiful moment of my life (each time!). When they were babies, we did a lot of snuggling skin-to-skin, and I found it extremely important, in a lot of ways. When my son was born, our immediate contact helped warm him up and regulate his body temperature. And I…

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