ULO 7- Role of midwife in promoting an environment to facilitate maternal/infant interaction Flashcards
1
Q
What environmental factors does a woman need in labour and birth that promotes optimal conditions
A
- Feel safe
- Comfortable
- Supported (support person/midwife)
- Privacy
2
Q
How long after birth should mother and baby be left alone skin to skin to faciliate bonding and breastfeeding
A
at least 1 hour post birth
3
Q
How can a midwife facilitate mother/infant bonding post birth
A
- Place infant skin to skin
- Leave mother and baby undisturbed for at least an hour
- Keep environment quiet
- Leave mother, partner and baby to bond
- Encourage breastfeeding through skin to skin
