Can't believe I am asking this question... my co-worker and I have been challenged by a physician to provide research that skin to skin contact... yes, that's right... is indeed safe for "sleeping" babies. She is asking for specific info that relates to SIDS, sleeping prone, and self-regulation. She is worried that we are suggesting skin to skin so frequently that we might be increasing our risk of SIDS during the "critical first week" because all the babies want to do is sleep on their mom's chest. Well, of course they do. We all know Nils Bergman's and Suzanne Colson's info on "prone-incline", external gestation, and kangaroo mother care. I am so baffled by the mere suggestion. I am getting all the info I can, but I am sure some of you might give me something even better. I am willing myself to believe that it is a good thing that she is asking these questions, but the worried side of me is saying that we are moving backwards. And... go.

Trish Wierenga, BSN, RN, IBCLC

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