After giving birth, Skin-to-Skin contact is a very important component of bonding that both mothers or fathers can have with their newborn child. According to research, Mothers who hold their newborns skin to skin after birth have increased maternal behaviors, show more confidence in caring for their babies and breastfeed for longer durations.[1] Skin-to-Skin contact is when a newborn baby is placed directly on top of their mother or father naked chest. This act of bonding fosters the feelings of security and comfort with their paternal or maternal parent. [2][3]. Skin to Skin might have an effect on both parents by making them feel more relaxed and confident because they already have a sense of connection with their baby.[4]
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