SKIN TO SKIN CONTACT
AND
BREAST FEEDING
NNAJI GLADYS CHINAZAEKPERE
GROUP 37
SKIN TO SKIN CONTACT
AND KANGAROO DEFINITION
Kangaroo:
prolonged abdomen to
abdomen contact with mother
or father premature baby
Skin-to-skin:
immediate nude abdomen to
nude abdomen at least 1 to 2
hours without interruption
mother and term infant
SAFE SKIN TO SKIN CONTACT
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Nude newborn’s abdomen directly on
mother’s nude chest, without drying
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Skin-to-skin is immediate (directly from
the mother)
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Newborn is completely nude (no diaper, …)
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Baby is extended as much as possible, so as
much skin contact as possible (oxytocin)
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Baby is dried, especially back and head
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Newborn is then covered with a dry blanket
SAFE SKIN TO SKIN CONTACT
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Inform parents of the safe practice of skin-to-skin, especially fathers
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Prepare mother’s gown so to remove it completely at the time of birth
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Place baby on the mother’s skin immediately at birth, without drying
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Dry the baby’s back and head thoroughly.
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Expand baby’s body as much as possible on mother’s chest to avoid
pressure on the thorax, to better breathing
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Make sure the baby’s nose and mouth are free to secure free airways.
Baby should always be free to lift head
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Remove all wet blankets. Cover baby with one dry blanket.
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Avoid overheating
WHY IS SKIN TO SKIN CONTACT
PERFORMED?
First, introduction in industrialized countries in
order to
• facilitate mother’s first attachment experiences
• encourage first close contacts between parents
and baby
• Exposes baby to home flora
• Passive immunity
• facilitate initiation of breastfeeding
10 STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL
BREAST FEEDING
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Routinely communicate a written policy.
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Train all staff to implement this policy.
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Inform all pregnant woman about the benefits and
management of breastfeeding.
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Help initiate breastfeeding within 30 minutes of birth.
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Show mothers how to breastfeed.
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Feed newborns breastmilk only, unless medically indicated.
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Practice rooming-in.
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Encourage breastfeeding on demand.
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Give no artificial teats or pacifiers.
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Foster breastfeeding support groups and refer moms to them
BENEFITS OF BREAST FEEDING
FOR BABY
Breastmilk:
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Reduces postneonatal mortality
rates
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Contains antibodies that protect
infants against infection
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Digests more easily than formula
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May protect against diseases in
later life
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Breastfeeding facilitates
maternal-infant attachment.
BENEFITS OF BREAST FEEDING
FOR MOTHER
• Lactational amenorrhea
• May reduce the risk for breast cancer
• May reduce the risk for uterine and ovarian
cancers
• Decreases postpartum bleeding and helps
speed the uterus to a nonpregnant state
• Facilitates postpartum weight loss
• May reduce the risk for postmenopausal
osteoporosis and hip fracture
FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF
BREAST FEEDING
• Breastmilk is less expensive than formula.
• Breastfed infants have fewer illnesses than
formula-fed infants, resulting in less burden
on the health care system.
• Breastmilk is environmentally friendly.
THANK YOU