{"id":397,"date":"2016-08-03T20:37:30","date_gmt":"2016-08-04T00:37:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nurturingroot.sifazey2-liquidwebsites.com\/?p=397"},"modified":"2017-08-03T12:43:57","modified_gmt":"2017-08-03T16:43:57","slug":"5-ways-partners-can-bond-with-their-breastfed-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenurturingrootsa.com\/5-ways-partners-can-bond-with-their-breastfed-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways Partners Can Bond With Their Breastfed Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Alayna Spratley<\/p>\n

During this first week of August, we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. This global awareness initiative is coordinated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), an international network of organizations working to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding. \u00a0Learn about World Breastfeeding Week 2016 <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In honor of World Breastfeeding Week here are five ways fathers and non-nursing parents can bond with their breastfed babies:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Skin To Skin Contact<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Holding a newborn baby on your bare chest has so many <\/span>benefits<\/span><\/a> beyond the obvious snuggles. Skin to skin contact helps normalize baby\u2019s body temperature and glucose levels; heart and respiratory rates also stabilize. <\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Babywearing<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Successfully carrying an infant in a sling, wrap, or a <\/span>Soft Structured Carrier<\/a>\u00a0(SSC)<\/span>\u00a0is life changing! Most babies love to nestle on mom or dad\u2019s chest. Wearing baby provides the physical closeness infants need while freeing a caregiver\u2019s hands to participate in daily activities. It is so empowering to accomplish any task while babywearing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Co-Sleeping <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Co-sleeping<\/a> is a superb way to feel deeply connected to baby, while getting a more restful night\u2019s sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Movement<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Inside mom, babies spend approximately nine months in motion. \u00a0So it is no surprise that they crave similar movement once born. Rock, sway, or bounce (I suggest using a Pilates ball) that baby! You will help soothe, calm, and lull your infant to sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. Rituals <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            When baby starts having a more predictable rhythm, have dad start a short daily routine. A morning ritual could include taking baby upon waking, changing a diaper and clothes, and wearing her while making breakfast. An evening routine, that implements several bonding strategies, could include a taking a bath, enjoying some skin to skin time, and having a cuddle in the rocking chair. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

            Supporting breastfeeding is a cultural responsibility that begins in the home. <\/span><\/p>\n

            We want all families committed to breastfeeding to succeed. If you reside in the Baltimore area, we offer <\/span>postpartum services<\/span><\/a> to help all family members be included, confident, and supported throughout the nursing journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

            Happy World Breastfeeding Week!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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