Stanford School of Medicine
Newborn Nursery at LPCH

Appendix I

Skin to Skin Care

Remove all clothing barriers between infant and mother with the exception of the diaper. Pull up T-shirt and place infant in prone position, bare chest to bare chest with the mother. Wrap covering around both infant and mother. A heat lamp may be used, if needed.

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