Category Archives: Clinical

who doesn’t love a good skin-to-skin powerpoint?

The Powerpoint presentation below was provided by our ISBC Clinical Team and provides an overview of the importance of skin-to-skin contact on hospital practices. Feel free to download and share!
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can’t get enough skin to skin!

All the excitement around skin to skin care after birth is not without reason: it works and has benefits for both mom and baby! Does your hospital or facility want to promote skin to skin care, but aren't sure where to start?  We've got you covered.  Thanks to our amazing Clinical Workgroup, below is a list.
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skin-to-skin project ideas

Is your hospital looking for some ideas on skin to skin?  Here are two projects from different hospitals for you to look over, take what you want, and make it your own. Our goal for this post is to spark a discussion…get some dialogue flowing about questions, comments, ideas.
skin to skin breastfeeding support hospital staff pins
 skin to skin breastfeeding support hospital staff pins
These two designs were created and produced as pins for hospital staff.  Not only are they are reminder to staff about the importance of skin-to-skin interaction, they serve as a constant promotional tool for patients as well!

 

 

In addition, check out this great information about skin-to-skin projects being implemented in these local hospitals!

St. Francis Women & Children’s Center Project Information & Brochure
Community North Hospital Project Information
Thank you to St. Francis Health for sharing their beautiful flier and notes with us and Community North Hospital for the great information!  Ok…3…2…1….DISCUSS!