Although the skin-to-skin method has been widely practiced, you should still learn how to proceed. Small mistakes in the practice of this method can lead to unsatisfactory results
Skin to skin after giving birth is a very scientific measure and has been applied by many hospitals around the world. Even the World Health Organization also encourages this approach. Accordingly, after birth, the baby will be placed on the abdomen, with the head pressed against the mother's chest. In the mother's womb, newborn babies will feel warm, safe and easier to breastfeed.
Skin to skin after birth is one of the ways to enhance your baby's touch
It should be done under the guidance of an expert
Not only need guidance, but also the mother's skin-to-skin practice should be followed by the medical staff for a certain time until the mother is proficient. In particular, with premature babies , low birth weight with an incomplete respiratory system, just one apnea occurs enough to confuse the mother and make it difficult to handle by herself. Another risk that moms need to know is that placing the baby on the wrong belly can interfere with baby's breathing.
Care Infant method kangaroo type of care is Dr. Edgar Rey Sanabria of the National University of Colombia invented in 1978, modeled on how to care for children of the mother kangaroo, for babies born prematurely.
Take care to keep clean when performing skin to skin
This method can be performed by many different people, from mother to father, grandparents, brothers and sisters of the baby. Regardless of anyone, when doing skin to skin, it is important to pay attention to good body hygiene, from bathing to cutting nails and washing hands. Remember, a baby's skin is very fragile and even contact with sweat or dirt on your body can irritate your baby.
Pay full attention to skin-to-skin processes
No matter how busy you are, parents should not lose focus when performing skin-to-skin sessions. Pay attention to each baby's breath, every movement. Cuddle your baby gently, with all love, and see if the baby is comfortable, comfortable and has any problems. Another note is that babies are prone to heat loss, remember to pay attention to skin-to-skin care in an airtight room.
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