The first hour after delivery is called the Sacred Hour. It is a special bonding time that begins when your baby is placed skin-to-skin on your chest right after your baby is born. Your heartbeat will calm your baby, and your baby will smell your breastmilk. You should keep doing skin-to-skin time with no interruptions until your baby finishes his first feeding. Learn more about steps for successful breastfeeding. Learn more about steps for successful breastfeeding.