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Sep 2023
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Dr. Nicole Says - Skin To Skin Contact S...

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins
About this episode

On your skin. That’s where your baby should be right after birth!

The benefits of skin to skin contact include:

  • An easier transition to newborn life
  • More stable breathing and temperature
  • Helps with breastfeeding
  • Promotes bonding


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