5 BOOKS ON SKIN-TO-SKIN TO CONSIDER READING

Here are five books on the benefits of skin-to-skin contact with a newborn baby:

1. The Power of Touch: The Basis for Survival, Health, Intimacy, and Emotional Well-being" by Phyllis K. Davis

This book explains how touch is essential for newborn development and the benefits of skin-to-skin contact.

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2. The Science of Parenting: How Today's Brain Research Can Help You Raise Happy, Emotionally Balanced Children" by Margot Sunderland

This book discusses the science behind skin-to-skin contact and how it promotes healthy brain development.

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3. Kangaroo Care: The Best You Can Do to Help Your Preterm Infant" by Susan Ludington-Hoe

This book focuses specifically on the benefits of skin-to-skin contact for premature infants and how it can improve their outcomes.

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4. The Attachment Parenting Book: A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Baby" by William Sears and Martha Sears

This book covers a range of attachment parenting practices, including skin-to-skin contact, and how they can benefit both baby and parent.

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5. Bonding with Your Baby Before Birth: How to Communicate with Your Unborn Child" by Phyllis Klaus and John H. Kennell

This book discusses the importance of prenatal bonding and how skin-to-skin contact can be a part of this process.

These books provide in-depth information on the benefits of skin-to-skin contact with a newborn baby, including improved bonding, regulation of body temperature and breathing, and increased breastfeeding success, among others. They also offer practical tips and guidance for parents looking to incorporate this practice into their daily routine with their newborn.

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