One mother whose baby was brought to her in the OR immediately ... about the evidence-based rationale for introducing skin-to-skin contact in the OR, including the many benefits for stable mothers ...

and the "right place" is bodily contact with mother. When skin to skin, the newborn displays an impressive and purposeful motor activity, which, without maternal assistance, brings the baby to the ...

" (Getty Images)" src=" data-uuid="45a12009-c8c9-3360-8a49-e6120e9a3343"> Midwives and the National Childbirth Trust have ...

Our intergalactic midwife Al explains why skin-to-skin contact with your new baby is so important. It's great for bonding and can help you both feel calmer.

The baby is still in the intensive care unit while he undergoes extensive skin graft surgeries, but he may come home in August Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE, covering ...