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Skin to skin
Your newborn is so neurologically immature that they cannot actually regulate their body temperature, heart-rate or breathing without being in your presence*.
Many parents are familiar with “the golden hour” immediately after birth and understand the importance of skin-to-skin at that stage.
But really skin to skin in the early days should be as much as possible day and night (see my blog on sleep re bed-sharing)
Where babies sleep
Many parents find their baby won't sleep alone, the baby will not settle in a crib, cot or bassinet despite safe sleep advice. Parents are often concerned about SIDS and cot-death if they share the bed with their baby. Here you will find information and research about how breastfeeding reduces risk of sudden infant death syndrome by approximately 50% at all ages throughout infancy.
How to know if breastfeeding is going well
Unsure if your baby is feeding effectively or concerned about low milk supply? Consider consulting a qualified lactation consultant—the highest credential in breastfeeding globally.