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How Do Hats Made of Cotton or Wool Affect Infants’ Body Temperature? The Effect of Wool vs. Cotton Head Covering and Length of Stay with the Mother Following Delivery on Infant Temperature.

Published on August 9, 2018April 5, 2020

The materials from which baby’s clothes are made is not a minor concern, particularly concerning head coverings. Why? The brain of a baby represents 12 percent of its body weight, and the head is a major source of heat during infancy. It is, therefore, important to keep the baby’s head protected from the cold, especially when

Does Skin-to-Skin Contact with the Father Have Positive Effects on the Baby? Skin-to-Skin Care with the Father after Cesarean Birth and Its Effect on Newborn Crying and Prefeeding Behavior

Published on August 5, 2018May 24, 2021

Research Findings

The benefits of skin-to-skin contact between a mother and her children have been thoroughly studied and demonstrated. Its importance in a baby’s initial interactions is more than proven and is considered the optimal method of care. However, this practice is not common in all obstetric care centers. In fact, some current routines separate the mother