Did you know that skin-to-skin contact can help regulate your baby's temperature, breathing and heart rate, whilst also supporting bonding, breastfeeding and maternal mental health?
In this episode of the MyBump2Baby Expert Podcast, Carla speaks with Postnatal Doula Jade Harkness about the powerful benefits of skin-to-skin contact after birth and why it shouldn't stop after the golden hour.
Together they discuss:
• What skin-to-skin contact is and how it works
• The benefits for newborn babies and parents
• How skin-to-skin supports breastfeeding and milk production
• Why it can help reduce postnatal anxiety and depression
• The importance of bonding after premature birth or NICU stays
• How partners can benefit from skin-to-skin too
• The role skin-to-skin plays in attachment, brain development and emotional wellbeing
• Practical ways to incorporate skin-to-skin during the fourth trimester and beyond
Whether you're pregnant, preparing for birth, navigating the newborn stage or supporting a new parent, this episode is packed with practical advice and reassurance.
Jade also shares information about her postnatal support services, including postnatal planning sessions, emotional support and practical guidance for families adjusting to life with a new baby.
Listen now to discover why something as simple as skin-to-skin contact can have such a lasting impact on both parent and baby.
Jades links https://mamaswellbeinghub.com/jadethepnd
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jadethepnd
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