14. ​​Beyond the Clock: Exploring the Pros and Cons of the Golden Hour

We continue in The First 15 Series by diving into what the hospital calls The Golden Hour, that precious time we can spend with our baby, bonding skin to skin with a limited amount of interruptions.  We will discuss the benefits that have been proven during this time and the importance of a more hands off approach during this period.  I will also discuss how the push and sell of this hour can actually be detrimental to the parents who may have that time interrupted, or never get it at all.  Where is the balance and how do we best approach this topic to receive the benefits, tune into our own biological needs, and limit the grief and disappointment when it doesn't look like we had planned?  Join me now! Don’t miss this week’s LIVE workshop where I will lift the curtain of the hospital birth system to empower you to the birth you want and deserve!  Don’t get stomped on at the hospital door, find your voice and how to use it!  Register here: https://myfriendsanurse.com/onlineworkshop101000:39 Exploring the Golden Hour04:29 The Importance of Skin-to-Skin Contact09:57 Hospital Policies and Practices19:51 Challenges and Realities of the Golden Hour31:13 Historical Context32:33 Transition to Postpartum Care33:02 The Golden Hour: Benefits 34:46 Unrealistic Expectations and Mental Health36:56 Personal Experiences and Challenges40:18 Communication and Support During Birth50:55 Understanding the Golden Hour Stages55:25 Final Thoughts and Upcoming TopicsResources:What People Get Wrong About the ‘Golden Hour’ After Birth, Catherine Pearson, 2/8/22, Huff PostHealth Education Associates, Inc, based on the research of Widstrom, et al. Acta Paediatr. 2019 Jul; 108(7): 1192–1204. Published online 2019 Mar 13. doi: 10.1111/apa.14754More from My Friend's a Nurse:Join us for the Next Childbirth Crash Course This September 18th-20th!Join us for the next Birth Plan Workshop!Join the newsletter for behind the scenes and episode insights you don't want to miss!Visit MyFriendsaNurse.comGrab this FREE Hospital Bag ChecklistEmail Colette directly for coaching availability and membership [email protected] you are interested in partnering or being a guest on The Birth Link Podcast please email [email protected] Connected:InstagramTikTokFaceBook