Last updated August 14, 2013 Did you know skin-to-skin contact right after birth not only Helps baby latch on well to the breast, but it also strengthens a baby's immune system?Watch this video to learn more about the importance of skin-to-skin contact. Download a transcript for this video (PDF, 503KB). Additional resources Breastfeeding Bonding with your newborn VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and behaviours VIDEO: Breastfeeding positions VIDEO: Cup feeding and other feeding methods VIDEO: Hand expressing milk VIDEO: Latching your baby
