Skin And Skin Contact Between A Mother And Her Baby

Skin-to-Skin Contact The power of first impressions is well known. None may be more significant than the first experiences of a newborn baby exiting mother s womb. My first impression of life outside the womb, the welcome reception we all receive immediately after birth, may color our perceptions of life as difficult or easy, hostile or safe, painful or comforting, frightening or reassuring, cold and lonely or warm and welcoming for a lifetime and this day was no exception as I had the opportunity to witness a vaginal delivery for the first time in my life. However, in this teaching project, I will talk about early skin-to-skin contact between a mother and her baby. The family that was assessed for the teaching project was a primigravida†¦show more content†¦The 3 behavioral objectives identified for the teaching project are: 1. By the end of the twenty-five minute teaching session, the family will be able to state the importance and purpose of early skin-to-skin contact. 2. By the end of the twenty-five minute teaching session, the family will be able to state three reasons why early skin-to-skin contact is beneficial to the mother and baby. 3. By the end of the twenty-five minute teaching session, the family will be able to state the process of early skin-to-skin contact. Outline of Content I. Process of early skin-to-skin contact A. Once the baby is born, the newborn will immediately be placed on the mother’s chest or breasts. B. A nurse will clean the newborn with a warm and dry towel while on the mother’s chest or breasts. C. Another nurse will be assessing the newborn while on the mother’s chest or breasts. D. Health Care Provider will be delivering the placenta. II. Importance of skin-to-skin contact A. The baby is more like to latch on well. B. Bonding between mother and the newborn. C. Providing warmth to the newborn. D. Provides exclusive breastfeeding during hospital stay. E. Potential calming