Thirty-two exclusive and twenty-seven non-exclusively breast-fed infants were followed-up from birth to 4 months of age in a maternity hospital, with a rooming-in program. Face to face BF education was given to mothers in two groups after delivery and also during 4 months post-partum. Body weight (Wt ), length (L) and head circumference (HC) of the infants were measured at monthly interval...

Background Bacterial colonization during and shortly after birth are common in newborn infants. The aim of this study was to determine the umbilical cord bacterial colonization in newborn infants rooming in with mothers and neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Materials and Methods In a cross-sectional study, 180 newborn infants were studied in three groups including: newbo...

Abstract Fathers are known to impact breastfeeding outcomes. We aimed explore paternal knowledge and attitude toward breastfeeding, possible association with rates at discharge. In this cross-sectional study, we enrolled 200 fathers of healthy term neonates. At discharge, were asked rate their degree agreement 12 items on a 5-point Likert scale. A total score was obtained from answers. Univaria...

Background: This study is being conducted to find out whether coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) associated with an increased incidence of MSAF in COVID-positive pregnant women. Finding implications for operative delivery and perinatal outcome. The evidence will help managing women pregnancy. Methods: prospective observational was from July 1, 2020 October 20, at Rajarajeswari Medical College ...

This study examines factors affecting weaning pattern of mothers residing in Shiraz(Iran).A cohort of 329 mothers who gave birth at the 14 maternity clinics of shiraz during two consecutive weeks in 1996 were selected randomly.mothers were visited 11 times at home during 2 years post delivery and their breast feeding performance and its associatef factors were examined closely.mother,s knowledg...

birth attendants are among the most important persons who  can provide appropriate mother-infant relationship,immediately after birth followed by nurses who continue the task in the postpartum ward.on june 1995,using a data collection from prepared by the research group,staff behaviour toward childbearing mothers and their newborn infants(n=215) was observed in the delivery room and postpartum ...

BACKGROUND Despite efforts by government and other agencies, neonatal morbidity and mortality continues to be high in India. Among other reasons, newborn care practices are major contributors for such high rates. AIMS To find out the newborn care practices including delivery practices, immediate care given after birth and breast-feeding practices in an urban slum of Delhi. SETTINGS AND DESI...