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Slide 2 Skin-to-Skin Holding (Kangaroo Care) The power, benefits and impact of skin-to-skin care for newborns, parents and families Slide 3 Slide 4 Close To Me Slide 5 Stay close to me with skin to skin holding Slide 6 Stay close to my whole family Slide 7 Stay close safely Place baby high on your chest Turn babys head to the side Cover baby to the shoulders Enjoy watching the baby Slide 8 from the very beginning. Stay close to me Slide 9 Benefits for your baby Skin to skin holding can: Keep a baby warm Stabilize a babys heart rate, breathing and blood sugar Help with healthy weight gain Provides comfort during or after medical procedures Calm and soothe your baby Slide 10 Benefits to you Skin to skin care is good for the entire family because it often can: help you bond with your baby increase your milk supply reduce your stress and lift your spirits help you become more confident parents Slide 11 Stay close to me by holding me close while feeding me. Slide 12 Stay close to me by reading me a story singing me a song, and telling me you love me. The more time we spend together the sooner we can get to know each other.