Skin-To-Skin Care Practice during a Cesarean Section Birth

This video was created in collaboration by care providers from the IWK and the Reproductive Care Program of NS with the goal to promote skin-to-skin contact (SSC) practices. There is strong evidence to support the many benefits of skin-to-skin contact for both the gestational parent and newborn. This video provides a step-by-step guide to safely facilitate SSC in the operating room during a cesarean birth. We hope this video will be helpful to you as you promote SSC practices in the operating room at your birthing facility.