Bonding with your baby

Keeping parents and babies together is important after birth. Hormones present during labor and birth help facilitate the bonding process. In times where separation is necessary, focusing on resilience can …

What checks does the baby need after birth?

After you give birth, your doctor or midwife is going to want to examine the baby.  Ask to have all baby checks  done on your chest for the first hour, …

What is skin-to-skin contact?

After you deliver, your baby is adjusting to being outside of your body. You can help your baby adjust by creating skin-to-skin contact. The best way to hold your baby …