Third Trimester- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Videos : Continuation of Skin-to-Skin Contact After Surgery: English

Continuation of STS after the completion of a C-section surgery:

• Placement of the baby before mother’s transfer to the stretcher
• Transfer of the mother to the stretcher
• The 9 instinctive stages or behaviours of a newborn baby
  • Crying stage
  • Relaxation stage
  • Awakening stage
  • Activity stage
  • Resting stage
  • Crawling stage
  • Familiarization stage
  • Suckling stage
  • Sleeping stage
• Importance of at least 1 hour of uninterrupted STS after delivery
• Role of STS and baby’s natural behaviour in successful breastfeeding