The Influence of Skin‐to‐Skin Contact after Cesarean on Breastfeeding Rates, Infant Feeding Responses, and Maternal Satisfaction

2015 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. S61-S62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caitlin C. Conroy ◽  
Barbara H. Cottrell
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Maternal Satisfaction ◽  
Skin Contact ◽  
Breastfeeding Rates ◽  
Skin To Skin

Breastfeeding

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcie Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Infant Nutrition ◽  
Milk Composition ◽  
World Health ◽  
Medical Community ◽  
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative ◽  
Skin Contact ◽  
The Us ◽  
The World ◽  
Breastfeeding Rates ◽  
Skin To Skin

Breastfeeding is endorsed by the medical community as the optimal nutrition for infants during the first 6-12 months of life.1,2,3  Breastfeeding rates in the US and worldwide have varied over time and still vary geographically.4 There is robust literature addressing the physiology of lactation, composition of breast milk, and health advantages of breastfeeding for both the mother and infant as well as strategies for clinicians to promote and support breastfeeding. This chapter reviews breastfeeding history, how milk is made, why breastfeeding matters, and the somewhat controversial the World Health Organization’s Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)5 for successful initiation of lactation as well as some special situations.    Key words:  breastfeeding, infant nutrition, human milk composition, breastfeeding advantages, lactation, lactation support, Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, skin to skin contact

scholarly journals From Dyad to Triad: a Survey on Fathers’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Breastfeeding

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatrice Letizia Crippa ◽  
Alessandra Consales ◽  
Daniela Morniroli ◽  
Flavia Lunetto ◽  
Maria Enrica Bettinelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Roc Analysis ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Term Neonates ◽  
Skin Contact ◽  
Breastfeeding Rates ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Maternal Social Support ◽  
Basic Characteristics ◽  
Skin To Skin ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract Background Maternal social support has a critical impact on breastfeeding outcomes. Fathers in particular are known to be especially influential. However, little is known about what they know and how they feel about breastfeeding. We aimed to explore paternal knowledge and attitude toward breastfeeding and possible association with breastfeeding rates at discharge. Methods We enrolled fathers of healthy term neonates born at our hospital from March to May 2019. At discharge, a self-administered structured questionnaire was proposed to fathers. Fathers were required to rate their degree of agreement to 12 items on a 5-point Likert scale. A total score was obtained from their answers. Subjects’ basic characteristics and mode of feeding at discharge were collected. Results Fathers showed a generally solid knowledge of maternal (87%) and neonatal (98%) benefits of breastfeeding, skin-to-skin contact (99.5%), rooming-in practice (79%) and responsive feeding (67.5%); conversely, only 51% of them knew about the recommended use of pacifiers. Fathers felt personally involved in their babies’ feeding in 79% of cases, regardless of type of feeding. A positive correlation was found between total score and exclusive breastfeeding rates at discharge (p = 0.04, OR 1.07; 95%C.I 1.002–1.152). ROC analysis showed a trend toward statistical significance (AUC 0.58, p = 0.083, 95%C.I 0.485–0.683). Conclusions This study underlines the importance of including fathers in the promotion of breastfeeding, expanding the classic mother-baby dyad to a more modern mother-father-baby triad. This may ultimately impact breastfeeding outcomes, although further studies are needed to confirm our results.

Breastfeeding

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcie Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Infant Nutrition ◽  
Milk Composition ◽  
World Health ◽  
Medical Community ◽  
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative ◽  
Skin Contact ◽  
The Us ◽  
The World ◽  
Breastfeeding Rates ◽  
Skin To Skin

Breastfeeding is endorsed by the medical community as the optimal nutrition for infants during the first 6-12 months of life.1,2,3  Breastfeeding rates in the US and worldwide have varied over time and still vary geographically.4 There is robust literature addressing the physiology of lactation, composition of breast milk, and health advantages of breastfeeding for both the mother and infant as well as strategies for clinicians to promote and support breastfeeding. This chapter reviews breastfeeding history, how milk is made, why breastfeeding matters, and the somewhat controversial the World Health Organization’s Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)5 for successful initiation of lactation as well as some special situations.    Key words:  breastfeeding, infant nutrition, human milk composition, breastfeeding advantages, lactation, lactation support, Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, skin to skin contact

scholarly journals Skin-to-Skin Contact in Cesarean Birth and Duration of Breastfeeding: A Cohort Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Guala ◽  
Luigina Boscardini ◽  
Raffaella Visentin ◽  
Paola Angellotti ◽  
Laura Grugni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Statistical Association ◽  
Cesarean Birth ◽  
Skin Contact ◽  
Breastfeeding Rates ◽  
Duration Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Skin To Skin

Early skin-to-skin contact (SSC) after birth is a physiological practice that is internationally recommended and has well-documented importance for the baby and for the mother. This study aims to examine SSC with a cohort of mothers or fathers in the operating room after a Cesarean section (C-section) and its relationship with duration of breastfeeding. From January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012, at the Castelli Hospital in Verbania, Italy, a Baby Friendly designated hospital, 252 consecutive women who had a C-section were enrolled in the study and followed for 6 months. The sample was later divided into three groups depending on the real outcomes in the operating room: SSC with the mother (57.5%), SSC with the father (17.5%), and no SSC (25%). Our study showed a statistical association between skin-to-skin contact with the mother and the exclusive breastfeeding rates on discharge. This effect is maintained and statistically significant at three and six months, as compared to the groups that had paternal SSC or no SSC. After a C-section, skin-to-skin contact with the mother can be an important practice for support, promotion, and duration of breastfeeding.

Does Skin-to-Skin Contact at Birth Really Make a Difference in Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates at Discharge?

2012 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. S141-S142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela S. Mellin ◽  
Donna T. Poplawski ◽  
Nancy DeFreest ◽  
Kathy Massler ◽  
Amy Gole
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Skin Contact ◽  
Breastfeeding Rates ◽  
Skin To Skin

Affect of Early Skin-to-Skin Mother–Infant Contact in the Maintenance of Exclusive Breastfeeding: Experience in a Health Department in Spain

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 304-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Vila-Candel ◽  
Kiri Duke ◽  
F. Javier Soriano-Vidal ◽  
Enrique Castro-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Health Department ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Psychological Benefits ◽  
Skin Contact ◽  
Cesarean Births ◽  
Breastfeeding Rates ◽  
Skin To Skin

Background: Breastfeeding has been shown to result in extensive physical and psychological benefits for both the mother and the newborn. However, the rate and duration of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) remains low worldwide. Mother–infant skin-to-skin contact (SSC) immediately after birth has demonstrated results that support the argument for breastfeeding continuation. Research aim: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of EBF 3 months postpartum and the effect of early SSC in maintaining optimal EBF practices for mothers and their healthy newborns. Methods: We conducted an observational, retrospective study in Spain from 2013 to 2015. Pregnant women were interviewed immediately postpartum and again at 3 months postpartum regarding variables associated with breastfeeding initiation and continuation. Results: There were 1,071 women recruited. Early SSC was performed in 92% of vaginal births but only 57% of urgent cesarean births. Of women breastfeeding at discharge, 69.5% performed SSC with their newborn. We found that 68.6% of women were exclusively breastfeeding by discharge and 46.7% by 3 months postpartum. Type of feeding at discharge, country of origin, and parity were found to be associated with each other ( p = .003, p = .001, respectively). Early SSC was also significantly associated with type of feeding at discharge, 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months postpartum ( p < .001). Hypogalactia (19.8%) was the most frequently reported factor for breastfeeding discontinuation. Conclusion: Breastfeeding promotion interventions are likely to improve breastfeeding rates at 3 months postpartum. Social and economic factors should be taken into account when such programs are planned to be implemented.

Increasing the exclusive breastfeeding rate in a private hospital in UAE through quality improvement initiatives

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
M. Kaushal ◽  
K. Sasidharan ◽  
A. Kaushal ◽  
P. Augustine ◽  
M. Alex
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Direct Observations ◽  
Skin Contact ◽  
Breastfeeding Education ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Breastfeeding Rates ◽  
Skin To Skin ◽  
Antenatal Classes

BACKGROUND: Mother’s milk is the best, and ideal method for infant feeding. We found that this practice was not being followed in our hospital. A survey was conducted in the unit with regards to breastfeeding practices which revealed that most babies who were discharged from our nursery were on formula supplements. Our goal was to improve established breastfeeding rates in the unit by increasing the number of full-term healthy babies who were discharged on exclusive Breastfeeding. METHOD: A project team was formed, and data were collected through direct observations and direct interviews with postnatal mothers. Exclusive Breastfeeding at discharge was defined as a baby being fully on breastfeed with no additional formula supplements for at least 12 hours prior to discharge. The primary outcome was to increase the percentage of babies being discharged on exclusive Breastfeeding. We used the FOCUS PDCA model to measure improvements and 8 PDCA cycles of 4 weeks duration were implemented to test the changes. RESULTS: The interventions we put in place led to a considerable nine times overall improvement in the established breastfeeding rates. Among all the interventions, the most promising results were observed during the PDCA cycles involving staff education, the introduction of antenatal classes for mothers, skin to skin contact and rooming in. CONCLUSION: Breastfeeding rates in the private sector with nursery services can be improved by reinforcing breastfeeding education for mothers in addition to training the maternal care staff, empowering them to promote and assist in breastfeeding.

scholarly journals Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Breastfeeding Outcomes in Mothers with COVID-19 Infection During the First Weeks of the Pandemic in Spain

2021 ◽  
pp. 089033442110391
Author(s):  
◽  
Miguel A Marín Gabriel ◽  
Laura Domingo Goneche ◽  
Irene Cuadrado Pérez ◽  
Mar Reyne Vergeli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative ◽  
Skin Contact ◽  
Longitudinal Observational Study ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate ◽  
Breastfeeding Rates ◽  
Skin To Skin

Background: Adherence to the Ten Steps of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative has been shown to have a protective role for the initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding. Research Aims: (1) To determine the breastfeeding rate during the first 6 months of life in children of mothers diagnosed with COVID-19 infection at the time of birth; and (2) to assess the possible influence of being born in a center with Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative accreditation. Methods: This was a two-group comparative longitudinal observational study of infants born to mothers with COVID-19 at the time of birth, between March 13–May 31, 2020 (the first wave of the pandemic) in Spain. Fourteen Spanish hospitals participated, five (35.7%) were Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative accredited. Type of feeding was assessed prospectively at discharge, 1, 3, and 6 months of age. A total of 248 newborns were included in the study. Results: A total of 117 (47.3%) newborns were born in Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) accredited centers. These centers applied skin-to-skin contact with greater probability ( OR = 1.9; 95% CI [1.18, 3.29]) and separated the newborns from their mothers less frequently ( OR = 0.46; 95% CI [0.26, 0.81]) than non-accredited centers. No differences were observed in relation to the presence of a companion at the time of birth. At discharge, 49.1% ( n = 57) of newborns born in BFHI-accredited centers received exclusive breastfeeding versus 35.3% ( n = 46) in non-accredited centers ( p = .03). No differences were observed in breastfeeding rates throughout follow-up. Conclusions: The exclusive breastfeeding rate at discharge in children of mothers with COVID-19 infection at birth was higher in Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative accredited centers, which most frequently applied skin-to-skin contact at birth as well as rooming-in.

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