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Golden Hour Timing Calculator

Plan the critical first hour after birth for skin-to-skin contact and first breastfeeding milestones.

Golden Hour Ends At

3:30 PM

Skin-to-Skin Start

2:30 PM (immediately at birth)

First Feed Window

Within 30-60 minutes of birth (3:00 PM - 3:30 PM)

Milestones Checklist

0 min: Skin-to-skin contact begins
5-10 min: Baby begins to relax and adjust
15-20 min: Baby may start rooting
30-60 min: First breastfeed attempt
60 min: Golden hour ends - routine procedures can begin