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T H E M A G I C O F S K I N T O S K I N

• Skin to skin regulates body temp

• Increases oxytocin, which improves milk supply

• Prevents active amygdala, which produces adrenaline

• Give access to pheromones – faster bonding, better feeding

• Releases endorphins – relaxing/pleasure hormones

• Endorphins stop nervous system kicking in – leads to increased crying

• Regulates the autonomous nervous system – preventing the baby from
becoming over vigilant

SKIN TO SKIN means your bare skin and baby just in a nappy.

Not just for Mum!