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- A survey was conducted among 95 maternity centers in Pennsylvania to assess current practices of Skin to Skin Care (SSC), with 67% responding to the survey.
- The majority permitted SSC after vaginal (100%) and cesarean (55%) deliveries, with education provided to families about safe practices; however, 40% reported being aware of adverse events such as falls and suffocation.
- The findings highlight the need for better education and standardized practices to minimize risks associated with SSC, particularly concerning supervision and safety during this process.
Article Abstract
. Survey current experience with Skin to Skin care (SSC) in Pennsylvania Maternity Centers. . The nursing director of each Maternity Center in PA (n = 95) was sent an on-line confidential survey querying SSC practices. Responses were compared by delivery size, location, and nature of affiliation. Statistics analyzed by chi-square and student t-test. Of these 64/95 MCs (67%) responded. All allowed SSC after vaginal deliveries, 55% after C-section, 73% mother's room. Monitoring included delivery room nurse (94%) with support from other providers (61%), family members (37%), and electronic monitoring (5%). If SSC occurred in mother's room all reported family education on safe practices. 40% were aware of adverse SSC events, including falls and suffocation. About 80% educated staff about infant safety during SSC. Gaps in education and supervision during SSC were identified. Additional education and standardization of best practices are needed to reduce risks from falls and suffocation during SSC.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7841652 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2333794X21989549 | DOI Listing |
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