Skin-to-skin contact between newborn and mother has been shown to produce positive outcomes for mom and baby. A new analysis finds that this practice may be particularly beneficial for babies with a ...

What is contact dermatitis? Contact dermatitis is a reaction that occurs when something touches your skin and triggers a rash. The rash may appear right away or it could take some time to develop.

As a new dad, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to bond with your newborn baby. One simple way to establish a strong connection is through skin-to-skin contact, also known as “kangaroo care.” ...

More premature babies who had early skin-to-skin contact with their mother were being breastfed at the time of discharge from hospital and for up to one year afterwards. However, this is far from the ...

Following a premature birth it is important that the parents and the infant quickly establish a good relationship. Researchers have studied the relationship between mothers and infants who have ...