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10 months agoWhy Dads and Their Babies Need to Go Skin-to-Skin
The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research.Soon after a baby is born, it's getting more common these days for the father or non-birthing parent to be encouraged to put the newborn directly on their chest.This skin-to-skin contact is often termed kangaroo care, as it mimics the way kangaroos provide warmth and security to babies.