Early Skin-to-Skin Contact Boosts Breastfeeding in Premature Babies

Early skin-to-skin contact boosts breastfeeding in premature babies

More premature babies who had early skin-to-skin contact with their mother were being breastfed at the time of discharge from hospital and for up to one year afterwards. However, this is far from the only benefit.

Premature babies should have early skin-to-skin contact with their mother

Researchers have identified numerous benefits of early skin-to-skin contact between baby and mother. They urge hospitals to help ensure that premature babies experience this important contact.