Learn about the nurturing impact of skin-to-skin contact, also known as kangaroo care, with insights from pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD. This gentle practice helps stabilize a baby’s vital signs and ...

It's understandable that baby's skin problems can be troubling to parents. What's important to realize is that most are not serious and many will go away on their own. Here we have the rundown for ...

Touch is a really important sense for bonding ... Physical closeness feels safe for a baby.” Skin-to-skin contact increases the level of oxytocin released in the brain.