The Impact of "Mom/Dad of the Day" Cards, Newborn Heart Auscultation, and Father Skin-to-Skin Care on Parent-Newborn Bonding.

Texas Tech Pediatrics at Northwest Texas Hospital System in Amarillo, Texas, currently practices giving "Mom/Dad of the Day" cards to all new parents, offering the opportunity for fathers to auscultate the newborn heart sound, and encouraging maternal and paternal skin-to-skin contact. New parents were asked to fill out 2 anonymous surveys regarding these practices. Survey results showed statistically significant positive responses by the parents for subjective improvement in fetal sleep and feeding as well as parental confidence and preparedness for taking care of their newborn.