The first hour of life is considered a developmental time for babies. Doing skin-to-skin care now will bring both short and long-term positive effects on your baby's physical and mental health.
You know, within the first hour of life , your baby will go through 9 wonderful stages. The practice of skin-to-skin contact provides a 9-step order. In these 9 "ladder", your baby will have many different activities.
Stage 1. Crying out
Usually, right after leaving the mother's body, the baby will cry first. This is an instinctive activity that helps your baby's lungs expand and function.
Stage 2. Relaxation
After the baby stops crying, the mother will find her hand relax and her mouth is not working. At this time, the baby begins to be placed on the mother's chest to conduct skin-to-skin .
Stage 3. Awakening
Usually appears 3 minutes after birth. At this point, after a little relaxation, your baby will begin to move his head and shoulders. Some babies open their eyes and gently move their mouths.
Stage 4. Activities
Occurs at 8 minutes after birth. At this time, the baby's mouth has a sucking reflex. If placed on the baby's chest will find the mother's breast. Because the baby cannot use the large muscles, the baby will only move within where he is lying.
Stage 5. Rest
After the first steps, your baby will continue to fall into the resting phase. After this stage, your baby can repeat the old steps or move into a new stage.
Stage 6. Cows
Occurs at 35 minutes after birth. The baby begins to find and approach the nipple and the activities take place in a very short amount of time.
Stage 7. Getting used to
Start about 45 minutes after birth. The baby hasn't really breastfed yet, but is getting used to it by touching the mother's breasts and licking the nipples. Mom do not impatient, but be confident, patiently waiting for the baby. This phase can last up to 20 minutes.
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Stage 8. Breastfeeding
Occurs about 1 hour after birth. Your baby will get to know the mother by breastfeeding. Placed on the mother's chest, the baby will easily find the right nipple and attachment. This is the period when your baby is learning how to breastfeed, so you don't have to worry about whether your baby latches properly or not. This phase can last about 20 minutes.
Stage 9. Sleep
After full breastfeeding, the baby will fall asleep. This is the last of the nine instinctive steps. Even the mother will probably rest during this period. Sleep usually lasts from 1.5 to 2 hours.
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