Effect of skin to skin contact on vital parameters and neonatal behaviour of new-born babies

Arunima Joji; Prof. Mrs. Bindu C G

Volume : V, Issue : IX, September - 2016

Effect of skin to skin contact on vital parameters and neonatal behaviour of new-born babies

Arunima Joji, Prof. Mrs. Bindu C G

Abstract :

The present study was aimed to assess the effect of skin to skin contact on vital parameters and neonatal behavior of newborn babies. Objectives: (1) To assess the effect of skin to skin contact on vital parameters of newborn babies (2) To assess the effect of skin to skin contact on neonatal behaviour of newborn babies (3) To assess the mother�s perception on skin to skin contact. Methodology: Quasiexperimental approach with non-equivalent control group pre-test post-test design was used. Sixty mother baby dyads ,who satisfied the inclusion criteria, were selected by purposive sampling. The tool used for data collection consisted of socio demographic variables, Clinical data sheet, Observation checklist to assess the vital parameters, Neonatal behavior assessment scale, Via Christi Breastfeeding Assessment Scale and Mother infant bonding questionnaire. The vital parameters, general neonatal behavior and eastfeeding behaviour of the experimental and control group were assessed at 25 minutes after the delivery. The intervention was given at 30 minutes after the delivery to the experimental group for 30 minutes. Changes in vital parameters, general neonatal behaviour, eastfeeding behaviour and mother�s perception was assessed for both groups at 1 hour after the delivery. Results: Results showed that there was significant difference in the temperature and eastfeeding behaviour.