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Postpartum Experiences of Early Skin-to-Skin Contact and the Traditional Separation Approach After a Very Preterm Birth: A Qualitative Study Among Mothers.
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- "Short-term effects of a single kangaroo mother care session on urinary allantoin and maternal-infant bonding in preterm neonates: a quasi-randomized controlled trial".Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Immediate Skin-to-Skin Contact in Very Preterm Neonates and Early Childhood Neurodevelopment: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2025Trial
- Skin-to-skin contact in the delivery room for very preterm infants: a randomised clinical trial.BMJ paediatrics open · 2023Trial
- Effect of zero-separation in mother-newborn care unit on preterm infant's stress and growth.The Indian journal of medical research · 2026Article
- "We have been depriving them": examining the sense of coherence of clinical staff as they implement skin-to-skin contact.Frontiers in global women's health · 2025Article
- Measurement invariance analysis of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale - Research Short Form in mothers of premature and term infants.BMC research notes · 2024Article
- Breastfeeding a Premature Baby During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Perinatology: An Exploration of Mothers' Experiences.Global qualitative nursing researchArticle
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Abstract
Traditional care immediately after very preterm birth separates the mother and child by the transfer of the infant to the neonatal intensive care unit. A nonseparation approach is currently being considered, allowing early skin-to-skin contact in the delivery room/postoperative care unit. This study aimed to explore mothers' experiences of early skin-to-skin contact and traditional care. A qualitative study using individual semi-structured interviews with five mothers from each of the two groups was conducted. Content analysis revealed that both groups' experiences were characterized by (i) mothers' need to be affirmed of their infants' vitality, (ii) bonding challenges, and (iii) benefits of skin-to-skin contact. We suggest that early skin-to-skin contact after very preterm births is crucial for the bonding process and mothers' feelings of safety and well-being. When early skin-to-skin contact is infeasible, our findings reveal the significance of photos, information, and the father's presence at the time of postpartum separation.
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