Skin-to-skin contact is a method of nurturing care, shown extensively to benefit both the parent and the newborn. Skin-to-skin contact gives your baby the best start to life.
The following resources provide information and support for parents and families:
The best start for you and your baby is skin-to-skin and heart-to-heart in kangaroo care. Kangaroo care is the skin-to-skin holding of your baby against your bare chest, often secured with a wrap. Kangaroo care provides warmth, comfort, and a place where your baby will grow and begin to make positive connections. It supports your baby's brain development and is good for both you and your baby.
The following resources provide information and support for parents and families with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
