This 2.5-hour course equips you to support successful chestfeeding initiation. We'll explore the natural newborn behaviours that promote immediate latching after birth on the birthing parent's abdomen. Learn to identify birthing routines that might hinder bodyfeeding success. We'll delve into the benefits of skin-to-skin contact for both parent and baby. The course discusses common causes of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) in newborns and how medications like narcotics and anaesthesia can impact parent-infant interaction. Furthermore, you'll gain insights into hospital practices that promote exclusive breastfeeding/chestfeeding and learn practical techniques for providing skin-to-skin care, even after a caesarean birth.