Skin-to-skin contact right after birth for first-time moms
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This study looks at how holding your newborn skin-to-skin right after birth affects both you and your baby. It's for first-time moms who have a healthy, full-term baby born through vaginal delivery.
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Who can take part
- You gave birth vaginally (not by C-section)
- This is your first baby
- Your baby was born at 37 weeks or later (full term)
- You're having just one baby, not twins or more
- Your pregnancy was low-risk, without complications that needed emergency care
- You and your baby are healthy after delivery, no need for the NICU
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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