Kangaroo CareAnother name for skin to skin contact with newborns is Kangaroo Care. This term originated from the ways Kangaroos carry their babies in a pouch. Let's all say "AAAAAWWWWW" together.The use of this technique has helped babies especially a premature baby to thrive. All the advances in modern medicine yet we are going back to a primative method - placing a newborn skin on skin with mommy, daddy or other human. This simple action benefits the baby in many ways. To mention a few: helps to regulate blood sugars, temperatures and breathing 
The impact of chest to chest contact has on babies outcomes has been remarkable. I have personally witnessed a reduction in the "need" for formula supplementation due to low blood sugars, in my hospital setting, since we implemented this practice after birth. I urge moms to have a newborn placed on your chest as often as possible the 1st 24 hours. The benefits are many not to mention it is so precious. Tip: Baby is stripped down to diaper, placed against the chest, blanket over both of you. Moms you may feel really warm while doing this, your body temperature will rise naturally to keep the baby warm. It is an amazing thing. Here is a video:
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