Abstract
Abstract
This study examines the effects of immediate maternal-infant skin-to-skin contact, and how those effects compare to mothers and babies who have delayed or skin-to-skin. Skin-to-skin contact, also known as “the golden hour”, is a remarkable practice that occurs immediately after birth. During this intimate bonding experience, the newborn is placed directly on the mother's chest, their tiny body nestled against her warm skin. Studies have shown numerous benefits from this practice. Breastfeeding success through early initiation is one the benefits this study focuses on. This cohort observational study is recommended to take place at Hays Medical Center with mothers and their newborn baby on the Labor and Delivery Unit; 50 participants who experience the immediate skin-to-skin contact, and 50 who experience delayed or absent golden hour. Pending results and data collection.
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Christine Hober
Department/Program
Nursing
Submission Type
online only poster
Date
3-20-2024
Rights
Copyright the Author(s)
Recommended Citation
Wall-Penner, Julina A.; Rasmussen, Katilyn; and Suderman, Madeline
(2024)
"Effects of Maternal-Infant Golden Hour on Breastfeeding,"
SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days: Vol. 2024, Article 136.
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2024/iss2024/136
Included in
Maternal, Child Health and Neonatal Nursing Commons, Obstetrics and Gynecology Commons, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Commons