ABSTRACT
The aim of this quasi-experimental study is to examine the effect of early newborn suckling immediately after delivery on the time duration of placental separation and the amount of maternal blood loss during the 3[rd] stage of labor among Jordanian mothers. 60 mothers were recruited from labor and delivery department. Two groups were constituted: a group of 30 mothers who underwent the routine care provided by the department [control group], and a group of 30 mothers who have their newborn suckle at their breast for at least 5 minutes immediately after delivery. Time of the placental separation was counted for both groups, and the amount of blood loss through the first was measured by weighing the pad and towels used in delivery before and after using by the subjects. Chi square revealed a significant statistical differences between both group in relation to time duration of placental [P=0.031], while the amount of blood loss didn't revealed any significant differences [p.=0.442]