more than grand Why grandparents need to know about skin-to-skin contact after birth BY DEEDEE MOORE D o you remember when your baby was born? The doctor or midwife announced the arrival and gave you a quick peek before the baby was whisked away to be cleaned up, weighed, measured, and assessed. After an hour or so, a sweet little bundle in a knit hat was placed in your arms, and you got to properly meet your baby. Today, medical professionals are recognizing that the first hour after birth is an important time for mother and baby to bond. In many hospitals, they give newborns a chance to acclimate to life outside the womb with a period of skin-to-skin contact with their mother. 7 GRAND Summer 2022https://www.facebook.com/GRANDmagazine https://twitter.com/grandmmagazine?lang=en