Maternal -Newborn skin to skin contact and Initiation of Breastfeeding in Relation to Different Delivery Modalities

Shahba, Amany Samy; El-Nemer, Amina

doi:10.21608/mnj.2022.259014

Maternal -Newborn skin to skin contact and Initiation of Breastfeeding in Relation to Different Delivery Modalities

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Amany Samy Shahba ¹
Amina El-Nemer ²

¹ woman's Health & Midwifery Nursing ,Faculty of Nursing ,Mansoura university,Borg nor-Aga city

² Woman's Health and Midwifery Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt

10.21608/mnj.2022.259014

Abstract

Background: Different delivery modalities as vaginal delivery and cesarean delivery seem to have an impact on early
breastfeeding practices. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate maternal-neonatal skin to skin contact and initiation of
breastfeeding in relation to different delivery modalities. Subjects and Method: A descriptive design was utilized with a
convenient sample from 223 lactating women (130 delivered by CS, and 93 by vaginal birth). Setting: The study was
conducted at governmental Health Unit in Aga City, Egypt. Tools of data collection: Structured interview
questionnaire. Results: Cesarean delivery was significantly associated with delayed skin to skin contact (p < 0.001),
delayed breastfeeding initiation (p < 0.05%). In addition, more breastfeeding difficulties (p < 0.001). Conclusion and
Recommendations: The study concluded that CS had a negative effect on early breastfeeding practices. Women who
have had a caesarean delivery should receive additional support and learn more about breastfeeding technique. In
addition, women should be encouraged to seek antenatal care on a regular basis.

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