Mothers and infants in Skin-to-Skin care and control groups were seen when infants were 1 week, 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months. Fewer depressive symptoms with the group of SSC mothers. SSC group mothers who initially chose to breastfeed continued to breastfeed their infants throughout the 3 months, whereas breastfeeding mothers in the control group declined over the visits. Mother–child in who had been in the SSC group showed more engagement and reciprocity in the conversations than mother–child dyads who had been in the control group. Oxytocin, which is induced by SSC, is hypothesized to be an underlying factor

longitudinal study of skin-to-skin contact (SSC) with mothers and full-term infants

Some of the long term psychological effects are maternal attachment for the child, a strong empathy and connection with the child. Parents who did not have the chance for Skin-to-Skin care and this is a source of sadness and concern since the bond which is formed with this type of care is missing if this care has not been done. Relationships form due to connection and love and skin-to-skinis what helps in the long run to both the child and the parent bond. It helps combat depression, and anxiety all due to the impact of oxytocin.

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When skin-to-skin care happens in the first hour after birth, the mother gains self-confidence, and the bonding with the baby is what follows. The stress, pain, and anxiety from giving birth is gone when this type of care happens and the mother feels more relaxed and starts developing a close bond. For the baby, this gives it a stronger immune system, control of body temperature, important deep sleeps, and cries a lot less.

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