The time immediately following birth, where you can snuggle skin-to-skin with your baby is often called the golden hour. It’s an important time because having uninterrupted close contact with your baby can lead to better stress response of mom and baby, better immune function for baby, promotes bonding of mom and baby, can help with uterine contractions, and so much more. But, if you are birthing in a hospital, it can take some effort and planning on your part and conversations with your provider in order to achieve your desired golden hour experience.
That first hour alone with your baby is golden! Check out this episode to learn more about why it’s important and how to advocate for yourself in what you want that golden hour experience to look and feel like.
Resources mentioned:
Episode 11: Birth Plan
Episode 102: Newborn terms ep
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