Why Practice Skin to Skin?

We started this blog to begin exploring what skin to skin means, how to practice it, the multitude of benefits and much, much more.

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How the End of Maternity Leave Changed My Life

How the End of Maternity Leave Changed My Life

Happy New Year, friends! Emily here, your writer and cheerleader. I’ve been researching the countless benefits of skin-to-skin contact

How the End of Maternity Leave Changed My Life

Happy New Year, friends! Emily here, your writer and cheerleader. I’ve been researching the countless benefits of skin-to-skin contact

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What is Omphalocele? Hazel’s Story.

What is Omphalocele? Hazel’s Story.

Erica found out she was pregnant with her baby, Hazel, in February of 2023. An ultrasound in April revealed that Hazel has omphalocele,

What is Omphalocele? Hazel’s Story.

Erica found out she was pregnant with her baby, Hazel, in February of 2023. An ultrasound in April revealed that Hazel has omphalocele,

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Katie’s Christmas Wish

Katie’s Christmas Wish

Katie and her husband, Steven, have been married for seven years. They met while at chiropractic school and knew right away they wanted

Katie’s Christmas Wish

Katie and her husband, Steven, have been married for seven years. They met while at chiropractic school and knew right away they wanted

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What Are the Benefits of Infant Massage?

What Are the Benefits of Infant Massage?

Whitney Sankovsky has been working with babies, children, and their families for the entirety of her professional life. For many years

What Are the Benefits of Infant Massage?

Whitney Sankovsky has been working with babies, children, and their families for the entirety of her professional life. For many years

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Does Skin-to-Skin Contact Improve Sleep?

Does Skin-to-Skin Contact Improve Sleep?

There are many reasons babies prefer to sleep in the arms of their loved ones. They feel safer, more comfortable, your scent and the

Does Skin-to-Skin Contact Improve Sleep?

There are many reasons babies prefer to sleep in the arms of their loved ones. They feel safer, more comfortable, your scent and the

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A Mother and Daughter's Strength and Resilience

A Mother and Daughter's Strength and Resilience

January and Drew found out they were expecting baby number two on Valentine's Day of 2023. At home, they had a son named Mason who was

A Mother and Daughter's Strength and Resilience

January and Drew found out they were expecting baby number two on Valentine's Day of 2023. At home, they had a son named Mason who was

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The 8 Best Gifts for Preemie and NICU Parents

The 8 Best Gifts for Preemie and NICU Parents

November marks Prematurity Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the significant number of premature births around the world. As

The 8 Best Gifts for Preemie and NICU Parents

November marks Prematurity Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the significant number of premature births around the world. As

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How to Make the Most Out of Skin-to-Skin Contact with Your Preemie: Experts and Parents Weigh In

How to Make the Most Out of Skin-to-Skin Contac...

383,979 babies were born prematurely in the United States in 2021, according to March of Dimes, which is a little over 10% of live

How to Make the Most Out of Skin-to-Skin Contac...

383,979 babies were born prematurely in the United States in 2021, according to March of Dimes, which is a little over 10% of live

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Doctor Wendy Hunter: The Pediatrician Next Door

Doctor Wendy Hunter: The Pediatrician Next Door

Doctor Wendy Hunter is a pediatrician, mother of two, and former emergency pediatric doctor. She shares her first-hand experiences from

Doctor Wendy Hunter: The Pediatrician Next Door

Doctor Wendy Hunter is a pediatrician, mother of two, and former emergency pediatric doctor. She shares her first-hand experiences from

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