As a Dad, never will anything compare to holding your child for the first time. The sheer tiny bundle snuggled up and was so delicate. It’s truly scary but also the most thrilling moment.
That moment is what begins your “Golden Hour”. Golden Hour refers to the first period when a parent and a baby are at the very start of their connection. Holding the new guest close, letting them get warm against your skin, & calmed by your heartbeat.
And for fatherhood, it is a very very important step. Your Golden Hour as a Dad will be the start you learn the tiniest of flutters and changes that occur in your baby. Just like a Mother. A Dad’s Golden Hour teaches them the nuances of what the baby likes or dislikes wants or needs in the moment.
So sit back, relax and know that we are here to help you through your Golden Hour as a Dad.
How the New Dads Enjoy the Benefits of “the Golden Hour”
“The Golden Hour” is spending the first golden 30 minutes with your baby. snuggling, and cuddling the newborn baby that you’ll get after your child’s birth. This is the uninterrupted daddy-baby moment. A moment of sheer bliss, and joy. You wouldn’t be able to imagine just how much you’re going to get out this hour.
You are Very Happy and Feel at the Top of the World
Seeing the infant sleeping Indeed, it is a Cloud 9 moment for you. You’ve started taking photos of the newborn. You have started announcing to the rest of the world that you have become a father.
You’re Skin-to-skin and Feel Well-bonded
A moment of special bonding between you and your little one has begun already. It is further enhanced when the hospital staff puts the baby covered in a warm blanket in your arms, and you enjoy uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact with them. The “oxytocin” or love hormones between you and your baby have started releasing. Moreover, a sensitive, caring, and emotional approach toward your baby thus begins by snuggling, cuddling, and embracing the baby endlessly.
You’ll Enjoy a Calming Effect
It’s natural for you to feel slightly nervous while you hold your little one for the very first time. You’ll also feel less stressed out, as your cortisol (stress) hormones have started declining. Additionally, the newborn’s smile and coos can make you feel much better from the inside and can have a calming effect on you.
Feeling Protective About the Baby
The father-baby contact fosters a close relationship between the both of you and hastens the attachment. You start showing your responsibility from this hour. With your baby in your arms, you’re making them feel that they have nothing to worry about when their dad is with them.
Understanding the Baby’s Cues is Fun!
The newborn cries, smiles, and gurgles are the ways to communicate with you. Initially, understanding the baby’s cues can be a little difficult. However, the hospital staff is going to help you with them. Having said that, understanding your baby’s body language can be helpful to you when you’re back at your house. Maybe your partner is busy with the household chores or taking rest after constant feeding and taking care of the baby; you can help out the cuddly little one by understanding their language and acting upon it. Maybe by changing the diaper or giving a massage to the baby.
So, for all the first-time daddies on the block, isn’t The Golden Hour” thoroughly enjoyable and beneficial?
But, did you see that your baby too has slowly started enjoying the warmth of your arms?
How the Little One Enjoys the “Golden Hour” With the Dad.
The little one will cry less, and feel stress-free, safe, and happy. Their body functions are going to improve. They are also going to sleep better and keep their body temperature and heartbeat regulated.
“The Golden Hour” is the initial stage of the fatherhood journey. It may be filled with hiccups, but it is a beautiful journey and you’ll be filled with unparalleled joy.
Enjoy this journey to the fullest!