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A Literature review of randomised controlled trials evaluating
the effect of mother/baby skin-to-skin care on successful breast-feeding
Abstract
Review: A critical literature review of the evidence about the effects of mothers and newborns early Skin-to-Skin contact on breast-feeding behavior.
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO), in 2003 recommended that babies should be fed exclusively on breast milk until six months of age. Several studies support that early (within the first hour after birth) and frequent breastfeeding it is ideal for both, mother and baby and that this mothers will breastfeed for longer duration (Ekströn et al. 2003, Palmer, 2009, Riordan, 2005).
Objectives: To asses current research for early skin to skin effects on successful breastfeeding.
Search methods: The following databases were used: The Cochrane Library: CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, MIDIRS, Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group’s Trials Register.
Selection Criteria: Randomised or quasi-randomised controlled trials in which early skin-to-skin contact between mothers and their healthy full term babies was compared to late after birth contact.
Data Collection and Analysis: The author critically reviewed the articles using Offredy & Vickers (2010) critique Model
Main Results: Once the literature search was completed, 4 Randomised Controlled Trials were eligible to answer the research question and write the review.
Author Conclusions: the findings of this literature review fail to support the evidence of the effects of SSC on breastfeeding success and duration. The review highlights the need for further primary research to assess the effect of skin-to-skin contact on the breast-feeding experience. No unfavorable consequences were found.
Introduction
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) currently recommend that women should be encouraged to have skin-to-skin contact (placing the naked baby on the mother’s bare
Abstract
Review: A critical literature review of the evidence about the effects of mothers and newborns early Skin-to-Skin contact on breast-feeding behavior.
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO), in 2003 recommended that babies should be fed exclusively on breast milk until six months of age. Several studies support that early (within the first hour after birth) and frequent breastfeeding it is ideal for both, mother and baby and that this mothers will breastfeed for longer duration (Ekströn et al. 2003, Palmer, 2009, Riordan, 2005).
Objectives: To asses current research for early skin to skin effects on successful breastfeeding.
Search methods: The following databases were used: The Cochrane Library: CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, MIDIRS, Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group’s Trials Register.
Selection Criteria: Randomised or quasi-randomised controlled trials in which early skin-to-skin contact between mothers and their healthy full term babies was compared to late after birth contact.
Data Collection and Analysis: The author critically reviewed the articles using Offredy & Vickers (2010) critique Model
Main Results: Once the literature search was completed, 4 Randomised Controlled Trials were eligible to answer the research question and write the review.
Author Conclusions: the findings of this literature review fail to support the evidence of the effects of SSC on breastfeeding success and duration. The review highlights the need for further primary research to assess the effect of skin-to-skin contact on the breast-feeding experience. No unfavorable consequences were found.
Introduction
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) currently recommend that women should be encouraged to have skin-to-skin contact (placing the naked baby on the mother’s bare
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