Skin-to-skin contact for mothers and newborns after C-section
This study looks at how skin-to-skin contact right after birth affects mothers and their newborns after a planned C-section. You and your baby could benefit from bonding and comfort during the first moments after delivery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 37 and 40 weeks pregnant
- You are planning a caesarean section (C-section) delivery
- You are expecting only one baby (not twins or more)
- You do not have any chronic health conditions (like diabetes or high blood pressure)
- No known health problems or abnormalities in your baby
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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