Early contact and breastfeeding in a baby friendly hospital
Online braz. j. nurs. (Online)
;
12(suplementar)out. 2013.
Article
in English, Spanish, Portuguese
| LILACS, BDENF
| ID: lil-698477
ABSTRACT
Aim: To analyze the experiences and meanings of early contact and breastfeeding of women, housed in a Baby Friendly Hospital, and the factors involved in these practices. Method: This was a descriptive, exploratory study in which we used a qualitative approach, conducted between November 2011 and January 2012, with 16 subjects. The data was submitted to content analysis and thematic modality. Results: The approximation, between mother and child shortly after birth, provided a unique experience for women; with feelings and meanings favorable to mother-child bonding and the initiation of breastfeeding. The main obstacles, to the realization of the early contact and breastfeeding, were: the priority given to routine care after birth and the caesarean delivery. Conclusion: In order to consolidate the fourth step, of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, it was necessary to go beyond a purely technical approach; the approach ought to take into account the socio-cultural characteristics of patients; professionals; institutions; and society...
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Breast Feeding
/
Nursing
/
Humanization of Assistance
/
Mother-Child Relations
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Female
/
Humans
Language:
English
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Spanish
/
Portuguese
Journal:
Online braz. j. nurs. (Online)
Journal subject:
Nursing
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Estadual de Maringá/BR
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