Hello all. Due first baby in Feb. My hospital encourage 'golden hour' straight after birth which is skin to skin with the mother. I've read that this promotes bonding, breastfeeding and regulates temperature. How does this work with the birth partner? Does it mean my husband shouldn't hold the baby in the first hour? Please can you tell me what happened in your births with regards to this. Thanks in advance.
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