A baby is placed on the chest almost immediately
After childbirth, within about 10 seconds after birth, the infant takes a first breath, and the caregiver places the baby on the mother's chest. That early contact is not just emotional. It also supports care in the very first moments.Postpartum Newborn Care: Why Skin-to-Skin Matters
The old routine changed
Babies used to be routinely removed from their mothers after birth. But major organizations now endorse early skin-to-skin contact, also called kangaroo care, because it benefits both mother and infant.Postpartum Newborn Care: Why Skin-to-Skin Matters
