Daily skin-to-skin contact alters microbiota development in healthy full-term infants.
Eckermann, H. A., Meijer, J., Cooijmans, K., Lahti, L., & [...]
Breast refusal
An infant’s refusal to suck at the breast is a distressing problem for a mother. She can feel as though her baby is rejecting her and may even think she has to wean. However, this common problem is usually temporary.
A review of the disruption of breastfeeding supports in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in five Western countries and applications for clinical practice
Turner, S., McGann, B., & Brockway, M. (2022). A review [...]
Skin-to-Skin Contact/Kangaroo Care
Skin-to-Skin Contact (SSC) is when a naked baby is placed prone on the bare chest of their mother/father/partner/significant other. A blanket is then placed over the back of the baby, so that they remain warm.
