A video of skin to skin practice in the operating room was created in collaboration with care providers from the IWK and the Reproductive Care Program of NS. The goal of the video is to promote and support 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.
Date Revised:
January, 2024