The Birth Center Blog

couple in bed with newborn baby during the golden first hour postpartum

Optimizing your “Golden Hour”

Imagine you’ve just run a marathon. The sense of accomplishment washes over you, and you want to savor this moment for as long as possible. You catch your breath, stretch, and soak in the victory. Now, think about birth—a much more intense, rewarding, and powerful experience (sorry runners, you’ve got nothing on mommas!). The same…