Whether you have a vaginal or cesarean delivery, studies support the benefits of practicing skin-to-skin contact. “As long as baby is doing okay and the mom isn’t under general anesthesia, ...

In a study done with babies after cesarean delivery, babies held skin to skin by their fathers had higher temperature and glucose levels compared to those of babies left alone under warmers. [ 4 ...

TUPELO — When Anna Curtis's baby was delivered by C-section at the North Mississippi Medical Center Women's Hospital last month, she was holding her daughter, Addilynn, within minutes.

A C-section, or cesarean section, is a medical procedure that involves delivering a baby through an incision in a woman’s abdomen and uterus that are stitched up after delivery. Learn why C ...

Dr Jayeshnee Moodley (Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist) and Melomed Richards Bay promote skin-to-skin contact during caesarean section deliveries May 6, 2024 SPONSORED CONTENT 1 minute read ...

When finalising their birth plans, expectant parents are often faced with the question of whether they should opt for natural ...