Kangaroo CareThe Power of Skin to Skin

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March of Dimes Mission

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Fund Research to understand the

problem and discover answers.

To improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Help Moms have full-term

pregnancies and healthy babies.

Support Families

comforting them when their baby

needs help to survive and thrive.

Close To Me

Stay close to me with…… skin to skin holding

Stay close to my whole family

Stay close safely

• place your baby high on your chest• turn your baby’s head to the side• cover your baby to the shoulders• enjoy watching your baby

…from the very beginning

Stay close to me …

Benefits for your baby

Skin to skin holding often can:

• help keep your baby warm• help with healthy weight gain• provide comfort during or after medical procedures• calm and soothe your baby

Benefits to youSkin to skin care is good because it often can:

•help you bond with your baby•Increase a mother’s milk supply•reduce your stress and lift your spirits•help you become more confident and comfortable with your baby

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

Stay close to me by…

• reading me a story• singing me a song• telling me you love

me

Stay close to me….

The more time you spend with your baby, the sooner you can get to know each other.