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Skin-to-Skin Holding (Kangaroo Care) The power, benefits and impact of skin-to- skin care for newborns, parents and families

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Skin-to-Skin Holding (Kangaroo Care). The power, benefits and impact of skin-to-skin care for newborns, parents and families. Close To Me. Stay close to me with…. … gentle touch. Stay close to me safely. Place me high on your chest Turn my head to the side Cover me to my shoulders - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Skin-to-Skin Holding (Kangaroo Care)

Skin-to-Skin Holding

(Kangaroo Care)The power, benefits

and impact of skin-to-skin care for

newborns, parents and families

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Close To Me

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Stay close to me with……gentle touch.

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Stay close to me safely• Place me high on your

chest• Turn my head to the side• Cover me to my shoulders• Watch me while I rest

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…skin-to-skin holding.

Stay close to me with…

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Benefits to your babySkin-to-skin holding is good for your baby’s health because it often can:• Keep a baby warm• Stabilize a baby’s heart rate, breathing, and blood sugar• Help with healthy weight gain• Reduce discomfort during or after medical procedures• Reduce crying• Calm and soothe

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Benefits to youSkin-to-skin care is good for moms and dads too, because it often can: • help you bond with your baby,•increase your milk supply,•reduce your stress and lift your spirits, and•help you become more confident parents.

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Stay close to me by……holding me close while feeding me.

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Stay close to me by…• reading me a story,• Singing me a song,

and• Telling me you love

me.

The more time we spend together the sooner we can get to know each other.

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Stay close to my……my whole family!

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Stay close to your partner.

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Stay close to me……forever!