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Breast Contact between Mother and Newborn Hospitalized Brings Health Benefits to Both

Breast Contact between Mother and Newborn Hospitalized Brings Health Benefits to Both

Direct contact between the skin of the mother and the premature baby or the need for intensive care, even within the neonatal units, reduces the mother's stress levels, according to a study. to be presented at a conference of the American Academy of Pediatrics in Washington (USA). The stress of the mother can interfere with the baby's bond, the mother's physical and emotional health, and the possibility of breastfeeding after this period.

The benefits already pointed to the health of the baby are stabilization of the heart rate, respiratory pattern and of blood oxygen levels, weight gain, increased sleep time, decreased crying, and higher rate of success in breastfeeding, in addition to being discharged more quickly.

Research shows that stable links between parents and children are key the development of the child. However, for parents of babies born prematurely or in need of special medical care, this initial bond may be disrupted by the complex medical care required. However, the study has shown that a little skin-to-skin warmth between mothers and babies may help in this relationship, as well as reduce the stress of mothers.

Researchers have analyzed women's stress levels before and after holding the baby for at least one hour. All mothers reported a significant decrease in their stress and anxiety levels after getting in touch with their children.

According to experts, this is due, among other factors, to being separated from the child because of the care and to the feeling of impotence and inability to protect the baby from the painful procedures and the general experience lived in the intensive care units.

The babies who participated in the study weighed between 380 grams and 3.7 kilos and their life time varied from three up to 109 days. They were being treated for a variety of health issues, with more than half of them needing oxygen support.


Vitamin D protects your health and that of your baby during pregnancy

Vitamin D protects your health and that of your baby during pregnancy

Your baby is not yet born and needs to be vitaminized! Through you, of course, you must be feeding yourself with more quality. A balanced diet rich in both macronutrients and micronutrients is essential for your child to develop in a healthier way. But eating well is not always enough. During pregnancy you may need doses of vitamin D well above those considered sufficient, in order to ensure the health of this small human being still in formation.

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After 36 hours of labor, a woman gives birth in the bathroom of her house

After 36 hours of labor, a woman gives birth in the bathroom of her house

The birth of the baby is a long-awaited and unexplainable moment for all moms. Three years ago, the American Marissa Heckel suffered complications in a hospital delivery. So she decided that in the second pregnancy the birth would be different, choosing to give birth at home without medical help. After 36 hours of labor, Marissa was able to give birth to a super-healthy baby.

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