The impact of early maternal and infant skin contact on breastfeeding behavior and psychological status in postpartum women undergoing cesarean section
Objective To explore the impact of early maternal infant skin contact on the psychological status and breastfeeding behavior of postpartum women undergoing cesarean section.Methods 80 postpartum women undergoing cesarean section in our hospital from April 2019 to December 2022 were selected and grouped according to the random number table method.The control group of 40 cases received routine cesarean section care,while the observation group of 40 cases received early maternal and infant skin contact intervention.The psychological status[Self Rating Depres-sion Scale(SDS),Self Rating Anxiety Scale(SAS)].Breastfeeding Self Efficacy Scale(BSES),and Breastfeeding action(success rate of first breastfeeding,success rate of early lactation,time of first foraging signs,and time of first nipple sucking)between two groups were compared.Results On the 42nd day postpartum,the SDS and SAS scores of the observation group were lower than those of the control group,while the BSES scores,success rate of first breast-feeding,and success rate of early lactation were higher than those of the control group.The time for first nipple suction and appearance of foraging signs were lower than those of the control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05).Conclusion Early maternal and infant skin contact can effectively improve breastfeeding behavior and reduce anxiety,depression,and negative emotions in postpartum women undergoing cesarean section.
Early maternal and infant skin contactCesarean sectionPsychological state