Introduction: The postpartum skin to skin contact (SSC) facilitates breastfeeding, newborn adaptation and the relationship between mother and child. Clinical observation of this transition period is essential. Case study: Two cases of serious adverse events produced in the postpartum SSC period are presented without identified pathology to explain the event. One case presented neurologic sequelae. Both cases were under the parents' watch. Discussion: The literature has reported these cases during neonatal period, usually in early stage, in primiparous mothers, and often in prone position. Providing early contact between the two of them should consider a therapeutic environment and adequate clinical observation, without delegating this responsibility to the parents.