Your Golden Hour

The Golden Hour is a sacred time when a baby is placed directly on their parent’s chest, allowing skin-to-skin contact to promote an immediate and deep emotional bond. After birth, babies are in a heightened state of awareness, using all their senses to recognize their parents through scent, touch, and voice. This uninterrupted contact releases oxytocin, often called the "love hormone," which fosters feelings of attachment and security.

For the birthing parent, holding their newborn immediately after birth triggers a powerful hormonal response that reinforces maternal instincts. It also provides reassurance to the baby, easing their transition from the womb into the world. The physical closeness, combined with the familiar sound of their parent’s heartbeat, creates a sense of safety, helping the baby feel nurtured and protected.

If the Golden Hour is disrupted by unnecessary interventions or separations, this critical bonding window can be affected. While bonding can certainly happen beyond this period, allowing parents and babies to remain together undisturbed after birth sets the foundation for a strong emotional connection that benefits both in the long run.