Creating a new bassinet to help mothers and newborns stay together after birth
Development of the Couplet Care Bassinet to support safe implementation of skin-to-skin contact and rooming-in on postnatal units
This study is testing a special bassinet that helps new moms, especially those who had a C-section, to easily keep their babies close and enjoy skin-to-skin contact right after birth, making it safer and more comfortable for both of them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Couplet Care, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Apex, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10907832 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing the Couplet Care Bassinet, which is designed to facilitate safe skin-to-skin contact and rooming-in for mothers and their newborns in postnatal units. The bassinet addresses the limitations of traditional nursery care by allowing mothers, especially those with mobility challenges, to easily access their infants without risking injury. By promoting continuous contact between mother and baby, the research aims to enhance the overall postnatal experience and support breastfeeding practices. The approach includes designing a bassinet that accommodates the needs of new mothers recovering from childbirth, particularly those who have undergone cesarean deliveries.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are new mothers, particularly those who have had cesarean deliveries or have mobility impairments.
Not a fit: Patients who are not new mothers or those who do not require assistance with infant handling may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve maternal and infant bonding, enhance breastfeeding success, and reduce the risk of injury for new mothers.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown positive outcomes with similar approaches that promote mother-infant bonding and rooming-in practices, indicating a promising direction for this novel intervention.
Where this research is happening
Apex, UNITED STATES
- Couplet Care, LLC — Apex, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcentyre, Stacie — Couplet Care, LLC
- Study coordinator: Mcentyre, Stacie
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.