What and how does it help with?
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There is a whole lot of very interesting information on the UNICEF site
https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/implementing-standards-resources/skin-to-skin-contact/#:~:text=There%20is%20a%20growing%20body,to%20life%20outside%20the%20womb
It helps both babies andmothers. It:
* calms and relaxes both mother and baby
* regulates the baby’s heart rate and breathing, helping them to better adapt to life outside the womb
* stimulates digestion and an interest in feeding
* regulates temperature
* enables colonisation of the baby’s skin with the mother’s friendly bacteria, thus providing protection against infection
* stimulates the release of hormones to support breastfeeding and mothering.
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