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

Rafael VilaCandel | Zendy; Kiri Duke | Zendy; Francisco Javier SorianoVidal | Zendy; Enrique CastroSánchez | Zendy

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

Author(s) -

Rafael VilaCandel,

Kiri Duke,

Francisco Javier SorianoVidal,

Enrique CastroSánchez

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

journal of human lactation

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.618

H-Index - 60

eISSN - 1552-5732

pISSN - 0890-3344

DOI - 10.1177/0890334416676469

Subject(s) - breastfeeding , medicine , discontinuation , observational study , obstetrics , breastfeeding promotion , psychological intervention , postpartum period , pediatrics , breast feeding , pregnancy , nursing , surgery , pathology , biology , genetics

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.

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