kangaroo care

Research has shown that cuddling and skin-to-skin contact, also known as “kangaroo care,” are essential to the healthy development of infants.

She is also teaching kangaroo care to the new mom, which involves holding the baby directly against her bare skin to encourage bonding and help support the baby’s emotional and physical development.

This study found kangaroo care helps fathers connect and bond with their baby in an intensive care environment.

However, this study also reported that some dads found giving kangaroo care challenging as it can be time-consuming.

And if a caesarean birth makes it difficult for the mother to give kangaroo care while still in theatre, the father or non-birthing parent is the next best person to do it while the mother or birthing parent is not able.