Care After Birth
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As quickly as possible after birth, your baby will be placed into your arms, followed by skin-to-skin on your chest. Some babies take to breastfeeding right away. The first hour to two hours following birth is the best time to begin breastfeeding.
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This section of the website describes the Golden Hour, skin-to-skin, newborn screening, how to register the birth, and provides helpful tips and information about settling in at home with your new baby.