Research Article: The impact of mother-infant rooming-in and continuous skin-to-skin contact on newborns
Abstract:
Background: Mother-infant skin-to-skin contact (SSC) is a key component of Early Essential Newborn Care (EENC), recommended by the World Health Organization to improve neonatal outcomes. Despite its global adoption, SSC implementation in China remains inconsistent, with limited evidence on its impact in Chinese populations.
Introduction:
Objective: To explore the effects of mother-infant rooming-in and continuous SSC on newborn weight, breastfeeding rates, and the use of medications for jaundice.
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