Right now while you are pregnant your Placenta provides all your baby's needs. At birth when you deliver your placenta Your Breast takes over that job. Just as now you never doubt your placenta, never doubt the boobs.

There are so many ways for Dads to bond with their new baby. Feeding may seem like the most important job at the moment but believe me if you perfect burping, swaddling and sleepy time. You become everyone’s best friend. Research show with a partners support of breastfeeding moms are 60% more likely to continue breastfeeding. Go Mom’s and Dad’s

Recognizing labor can vary from person to person and the stage of pregnancy, but some common signs include regular contractions that become stronger and closer together, a feeling of pressure in the pelvis or lower back, a noticeable change in vaginal discharge (such as a pinkish or bloody mucus), and your water breaking (if it hasn't already). If you're unsure, it's always best to contact your healthcare provider for guidance. We cover all this and so much more in our childbirth classes.

Absolutely Both parents can do Skin to Skin and it has so many benefits. My opinion Skin to skin fixes almost everything

Research agrees

Stabilizing vital signs: Skin-to-skin contact helps regulate the baby's temperature, heart rate, and breathing, promoting physiological stability.

Bonding and attachment: The close contact between parent and baby during skin-to-skin promotes bonding and facilitates the early establishment of a secure attachment relationship.

Breastfeeding initiation and success: Skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth has been linked to higher rates of successful breastfeeding initiation, as it enhances the release of hormones that stimulate milk production and encourages the baby's instinctive feeding behaviors.

Reducing stress and pain: Both mothers and babies experience reduced levels of stress and pain when engaged in skin-to-skin contact, thanks to the release of oxytocin, often referred to as the "love hormone," which promotes relaxation and feelings of well-being.

Regulating blood sugar levels: Skin-to-skin contact can help stabilize the baby's blood sugar levels, especially important for babies at risk of hypoglycemia.

Enhancing maternal confidence: Mothers who engage in skin-to-skin contact report feeling more confident in caring for their newborns and better able to respond to their baby's cues.

Overall, the research strongly supports the practice of skin-to-skin contact in the immediate postpartum period as a valuable intervention for promoting the health and well-being of both mothers and newborns.

Keith Finley