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Skin-to-Skin Contact (SSC) is a method of nurturing care, where baby is undressed and cuddled in a safe position, between a mother’s bare breasts.
1. Get ready! Wear a front opening shirt or no shirt at all, and no bra. Baby should wear nothing at all, except a diaper. If the room is cool, you can cover yourselves with a blanket. Ensure baby’s face is not covered and airway is unrestricted.
2. Get set! Place baby upright between breasts, chest-to-chest, hips flexed and arms flexed, like a little frog (see image on the poster). Baby’s cheek should rest against you, with their chin slightly extended so they can see you and they can breathe. Baby’s head should be close enough for a kiss.
3. Get comfortable! Sit in a laid-back position on chair or bed. If sleeping together, follow safe sleep guidelines and be sure to prop yourself in a reclined position. Never prop baby on pillows.
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Catalan
English
German
Greek
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
Spanish
Vietnamese
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Traditional Chinese
Ukrainian
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Catalan
English
Greek
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
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Traditional Chinese
FURTHER RESOURCES
Skin-to-Skin Care
Jill Bergman: Skin-to-Skin Contact
Vulnerable Pretoria Baby gets Skin to Skin
Premies: Kangaroo Care and Skin-to-Skin Contact
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Evidence-Based Sources: Charpak N. Tessier R, Ruiz JG, Hernandez T, Uriza F, Villegas J, Nadeau L, Mercier C, Maheu F, Marin J, Cortes D, Gallego JM, Maldonado D (2017) Twenty-year Follow-up of Kangaroo Mother Care Versus Traditional Care Pediatrics 139 (1) e20162063. Widström AM, Lilja G, Aaltomaa-Michalias P, Dahllöf A, Lintula M, Nissen E (2011) Newborn behaviour to locate the breast when skin-to-skin: a possible method for enabling early self-regulation. Acta Paediatr.100(1):79-85. World Health Organization (2008) Kangaroo Mother Care: practical guide. Ludington-Hoe S.M, Lewis T, Reese, S (2006) Breast-Infant Temperature with Twins during Shared Kangaroo Care J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs.
Endorsed by the following: International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN, defending breastfeeding), Safely Fed Canada, Breastfeeding Advocacy Australia, La Leche League International (LLLI).
By Magdalena Whoolery (PhD Health Studies, BSc Nursing, Dip HE Nursing).
Artist/illustrator: Angela Eastgate.