The "Golden Hour" is the first hour after your baby is born — and it can be one of the most powerful moments of your parenting journey. In this video, I’ll break down what the Golden Hour is, why it’s so important, and how it supports breastfeeding, bonding, and emotional recovery after birth.

Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, a home birth, or had a different experience altogether, this video offers clear, evidence-based info with compassion for all types of birth stories.

In this video:

• What is the Golden Hour

• Why skin-to-skin is so important

• How breastfeeding in the first hour supports long-term feeding

• What to do if things didn’t go to plan

How to talk to your care provider about your Golden Hour preferences

References & Studies

• World Health Organization (2016). Early initiation of breastfeeding: the key to survival and beyond. https://www.who.int/news/item/29-07-2016-early-initiation-of-breastfeeding-the-key-to-survival-and-beyond

• Widström, A.-M. et al. (2011). Skin-to-skin contact the first hour after birth, underlying implications and clinical practice. Acta Paediatrica, 100(9), 1052–1056. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1651-2227.2011.02215.x

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