Just a quick question that I thought of while reading a "breastfed baby milestones" blog post -
Initial skin to skin contact is encouraged for mom and baby after birth. If given uninterrupted time, baby may move toward the breast on their own.
My question is - When is the baby weighed in this time frame? Do they allow skin to skin before weighing and then is the baby taken to be weighed sometime before BFing, or does this happen after the first feeding?
Re: Skin to Skin before BF
It depends on the care provider and hospital. Generally, it is thought to be best for baby to be placed skin-to-skin immediately. The weighing and cleaning can happen after baby has had a chance to nurse and any physical examination can be done while baby is nursing. If there is reason for concern (e.g., heavy meconium in the water), baby is often taken to be examined for a few moments before being given to mom. Breastfeeding experts say that early, uninterrupted contact is a good first step towards creating a successful breastfeeding relationship.
I would encourage you to talk to your midwife/OB and the hospital you are giving birth at to see what their policy is.
This. And regardless of policy, you can always ask for something different.
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beta #1 11/23 = 270, P4 = 75
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